SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2463 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2432
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. O'Connor
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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 resolve:
Resolve establishing a special commission to protect pedestrians through moped law enforcement.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Patrick M. O'Connor | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2463 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2432
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2432) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate and study pedestrians safety through moped law enforcement. Transportation. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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Resolve establishing a special commission to protect pedestrians through moped law enforcement.
Resolved, SECTION 1. There shall be a special commission to evaluate and study the state of moped traffic laws and their enforcement. The special commission shall: review reports of traffic accidents involving mopeds to understand the scope of the problem; explore existing traffic enforcement protocols regarding mopeds in the Commonwealth and in other states; and recommend legislative, regulatory, or procedural changes to be made at the state, agency, or law enforcement department level, respectively.
SECTION 2. The commission shall consist of: the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on transportation, who shall serve as co-chairs; 1 member of the senate who shall be appointed by the minority leader; 1 member of the house of representatives, who shall be appointed by the minority leader; the President of the Massachusetts Coalition of Police or their designee; The Massachusetts State Police Motor Unit Commander or their designee; and 1 member to be appointed by the MassDOT Board of Directors. The special commission shall file its recommendations, including any proposed legislation, with the clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives not later than December 31, 2026.