H 3778
An Act relative to improved headlight safety
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Bill overview
This bill proposes requiring motor vehicles to be equipped with adaptive beam headlight technology. Adaptive beam headlights adjust their intensity and direction based on driving conditions and the presence of other vehicles, aiming to improve visibility and reduce glare for drivers and pedestrians. The goal is to enhance road safety by minimizing the negative effects of traditional headlight designs. This legislation seeks to modernize headlight systems and reduce accidents related to headlight visibility.
Key provisions
- Requires motor vehicles to be equipped with adaptive beam headlight technology.
- The technology should adjust headlight intensity and direction.
- The adjustment should account for driving conditions.
- The adjustment should account for the presence of other vehicles.
- The bill aims to improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians.
- The goal is to reduce headlight-related accidents.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Motor vehicle passengers
- Pedestrians
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Vehicle dealerships
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for adaptive beam headlight technology in new vehicles.
- Potentially reduces glare for drivers and pedestrians.
- Could lead to a decrease in accidents caused by headlight visibility issues.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.3778 194th (Current)
An Act relative to improved headlight safety
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3778) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that motor vehicles be equipped with adaptive beam headlight technology. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3778
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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