S 2874
An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to eliminate restrictions on driving based on outstanding debt in Massachusetts. Currently, individuals with significant debt may face limitations on their ability to operate vehicles, which the bill aims to address. By ending these debt-based driving restrictions, the legislation intends to remove an economic barrier and increase opportunities for residents. The bill is part of a series of similar proposals focused on addressing this issue.
Key provisions
- Eliminates driving restrictions for individuals with debt.
- Aims to remove economic roadblocks related to vehicle operation.
- Addresses restrictions tied to outstanding debt.
- Part of a series of similar legislative efforts.
- Reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Transportation.
Who is affected
- Individuals with outstanding debt in Massachusetts.
- Vehicle owners subject to debt-based driving restrictions.
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Changes current regulations regarding driving restrictions based on debt.
- Addresses similar legislation (S.2368, S.2227, H.3662, H.3767, H.3412).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Transportation
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
David Paul Linsky
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.2874 194th (Current)
An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2874).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Transportation Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2874
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Transportation |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | New draft of S2368 |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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