H 3812
An Act relative to roadway safety
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Bill overview
This bill addresses roadway safety by requiring drivers to remove ice and snow from their vehicles. The legislation aims to reduce the risk of accidents caused by impaired visibility on roadways. It seeks to ensure that vehicles are free of hazardous materials that could pose a danger to other motorists and pedestrians. The bill’s specific details are focused on the removal of ice and snow from vehicles.
Key provisions
- Requires drivers to clear ice and snow from vehicle windows and mirrors.
- Addresses the removal of ice and snow from vehicle roofs and other areas.
- Specifies penalties for drivers who fail to comply with the requirements.
- Establishes a process for enforcement of the law.
- Defines the scope of ‘ice and snow’ for the purposes of the law.
- Clarifies responsibilities for vehicle owners and operators.
- Addresses potential exemptions for certain vehicles or conditions.
Who is affected
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Vehicle Owners
- Pedestrians
- Motorists
- The Transportation Department
Notable changes
- This bill focuses specifically on the removal of ice and snow from vehicles, potentially expanding upon existing regulations.
- It establishes clear requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
Thomas P. Walsh
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Bill H.3812 194th (Current)
An Act relative to roadway safety
By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3812) of Thomas P. Walsh and David T. Vieira relative to the removal of ice and snow from motor vehicles. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Thomas P. Walsh Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3812
| 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 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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