H 3803
An Act relative to civil fine enforcement
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow municipalities to suspend or revoke motor vehicle licenses when residents fail to pay outstanding fines. Currently, Massachusetts law allows for other methods of enforcement for unpaid fines, but this bill would specifically introduce license suspension or revocation as a consequence. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently received Senate concurrence.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to suspend motor vehicle licenses.
- Allows municipalities to revoke motor vehicle licenses.
- Addresses unpaid municipal fines.
- Specifically targets motor vehicle fines.
- The bill was referred to the Transportation committee.
- The bill received Senate concurrence.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle license holders
- Municipalities
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals with unpaid fines
Notable changes
- Introduces license suspension/revocation as a specific enforcement mechanism for unpaid fines.
- Builds upon existing fine enforcement practices.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsor
David T. Vieira
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Bill H.3803 194th (Current)
An Act relative to civil fine enforcement
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3803) of David T. Vieira relative to the suspension or revocation of motor vehicle licenses for the failure to pay municipal fines. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David T. Vieira
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3803
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4787 |
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