HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1302 FILED ON: 1/18/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2354
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael P. Kushmerek
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Michael P. Kushmerek | 3rd Worcester | 1/18/2023 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1302 FILED ON: 1/18/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2354
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2354) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to require the display of notice to the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises of motor vehicle repair and storage facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 59A the following section:-
Section 59B. All holders of a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 license pursuant to section 58, all owners or operators of a motor vehicle repair shop registered pursuant to chapter 100A, all owners or operators of a junkyard or automobile graveyard as those terms are defined in section 1 of chapter 140B or any person or entity who sells or stores motor vehicle batteries shall prominently display notice to the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises. Violation of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $250.