An Act relative to mobile carrying devices
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4775↗ |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S2372 | An Act relative to mobile carrying devices | Active |
Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in Section 1 after the words “shall not include motorized bicycles” the following: or mobile carrying devices, as defined in Section 1J
Said Chapter 90 is hereby amended by adding a new Section 1J entitled “mobile carrying devices:” (1) MOBILE CARRYING DEVICE.—An electrically powered device that: (a) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and intended primarily for transporting personal property; (b) Weighs less than 90 pounds, excluding cargo; (c) Has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour; and (d) Is equipped with a technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring of a property owner; and (e) Is primarily designed to remain within twenty-five feet of the personal property owner. (2) A mobile carrying device is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle. (3) A mobile carrying device may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk so long as all of the following requirements are met: (a) the mobile carrying device is operated in accordance with the local ordinances, if any, established by the local highway authority governing where the mobile carrying device is operated; (b) a personal property owner is actively monitoring the navigation and operation of the mobile carrying device; (c) the mobile carrying device is equipped with a system that enables the mobile carrying device to come to a controlled stop. (3) A personal property owner monitoring the mobile carrying device may not allow a mobile carrying device to do any of the following: (a) fail to comply with traffic or pedestrian control devices and signals; (b) unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or traffic; (c) transport hazardous material; or (d) operate on a street or highway, except when crossing the street or highway within a crosswalk. (4) A mobile carrying device has the rights and obligations applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that a mobile carrying device shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. (5) A personal property owner may not operate a mobile carrying device unless the person complies with this section. (6) A violation of this section is an infraction.
SECTION 1 Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in Section 1 after the words “shall not include motorized bicycles” the following: or mobile carrying devices, as defined in Section 1J SECTION 2 Said Chapter 90 is hereby amended by adding a new Section 1J entitled “mobile carrying devices:” (1) MOBILE CARRYING DEVICE.—An electrically powered device that: (a) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and intended primarily for transporting personal property; (b) Weighs less than 90 pounds, excluding cargo; (c) Has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour; and (d) Is equipped with a technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring of a property owner; and (e) Is primarily designed to remain within twenty-five feet of the personal property owner. (2) A mobile carrying device is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle. (3) A mobile carrying device may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk so long as all of the following requirements are met: (a) the mobile carrying device is operated in accordance with the local ordinances, if any, established by the local highway authority governing where the mobile carrying device is operated; (b) a personal property owner is actively monitoring the navigation and operation of the mobile carrying device; (c) the mobile carrying device is equipped with a system that enables the mobile carrying device to come to a controlled stop. (3) A personal property owner monitoring the mobile carrying device may not allow a mobile carrying device to do any of the following: (a) fail to comply with traffic or pedestrian control devices and signals; (b) unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or traffic; (c) transport hazardous material; or (d) operate on a street or highway, except when crossing the street or highway within a crosswalk. (4) A mobile carrying device has the rights and obligations applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that a mobile carrying device shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. (5) A personal property owner may not operate a mobile carrying device unless the person complies with this section. (6) A violation of this section is an infraction.