S 1036
An Act relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers
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Bill overview
This bill addresses liability in Massachusetts for accidents involving large motor vehicles and trailers that result in collisions with vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. It aims to clarify and strengthen legal responsibility in these situations, potentially shifting liability to the vehicle operator or owner in cases where the accident is determined to be due to driver negligence or vehicle design. The bill seeks to improve safety for vulnerable road users by increasing accountability.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for determining liability in collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers.
- May require larger vehicles to have specific safety features.
- Could potentially shift liability to the vehicle operator or owner in cases of negligence.
- Addresses the issue of vehicle design contributing to accidents.
- Focuses on protecting pedestrians and cyclists.
- Specifies the types of accidents covered by the legislation.
- May include provisions for enhanced safety training for drivers of large vehicles.
- Considers potential changes to insurance requirements.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle operators (particularly those driving large vehicles and trailers)
- Vehicle owners (of large vehicles and trailers)
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Insurance companies
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Primary sponsor
William N. Brownsberger
Cosponsor
William N. Brownsberger
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Bill S.1036 194th (Current)
An Act relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1036) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: William N. Brownsberger Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1036
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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