S 1699
An Act establishing a primary seat belt law
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1699, aimed to make wearing seat belts a primary offense in Massachusetts, meaning law enforcement could pull someone over solely for not wearing a seatbelt, rather than needing to be responding to another traffic violation. The bill was introduced by Senator Paul R. Feeney and supported by Representative James B. Eldridge. Despite being referred to committees and undergoing a joint hearing, the bill ultimately failed to pass. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Paul R. Feeney
Steven George Xiarhos
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