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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Steven S. Howitt

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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 bicycle safety.

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PETITION OF:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 3341 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to bicycle safety.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 13 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “vehicle”, in line 68, the following words:- “a bicycle, skateboard, or any additional mode of transportation.”

SECTION 2. Section 13 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “headphones”, in line 68, the following words:- “on public roadways or sidewalks.”

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.