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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

William J. Driscoll

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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 improving safety measures for highway maintenance personnel.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2497        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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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 improving safety measures for highway maintenance personnel.

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 7E of chapter 90 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 68, after the word “registrar”, the following words:- , (vii) on authorized motor vehicles owned, used, or contracted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation established by  section 2 of chapter 6C, in connection with maintenance or construction activities in highway  work zones, and by the authority of a permit issued by the registrar.