Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-840-R2

2nd Redraft TRP 840

Requiring Timely Notification of Junior Operator License Suspensions

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 18 the following 2 sections:-

“SECTION 18A. Section 8 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 168, the word “, and” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- and, separately,.

SECTION 18B. The eighth paragraph of said section 8 of said chapter 90, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following 2 sentences:- Such notice shall be sent within 30 days of the disposition of the violation that triggered the suspension of the junior operator’s license. The registrar shall include in any such notice information on: (i) the requirement that the junior operator complete the state courts against road rage program sponsored by the trial court and the department of the state police; and (ii) the license reinstatement process, including, but not limited to: (A) any reinstatement fees and surcharges; (B) the requirement that the junior operator complete a program selected by the registrar that encourages attitudinal changes in young drivers; and (C) the requirement that the junior operator successfully complete a driving test as required by the registrar.”; and

by inserting after section 57 the following section:-

“SECTION 57A. Sections 18A and 18B shall take effect on January 1, 2024.”.