An Act relative to motorcycle safety
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2783↗ |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing location changed |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
Section 13D of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in lines 22-23 by inserting the words "nationally recognized" in front of the words "motorcycle awareness program" and in line 23, by striking the words "Motorcycle Safety Foundation" and inserting in place thereof:- "Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program". And by striking the following: Two dollars from each motorcycle registration fee paid under Section 34 of Chapter 90 shall be used to fund the cost of the required materials for the motorcycle awareness program module required by this section.
Section 32G of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 203 by inserting the words "nationally recognized" in front of the words "motorcycle awareness program" and in lines 204-205, by striking the words "Motorcycle Safety Foundation" and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program". And by striking the following: Two dollars from each motorcycle registration fee paid under Section 34 shall fund the cost of the required materials for the motorcycle awareness program module required by this section.
SECTION 1. Section 13D of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in lines 22-23 by inserting the words "nationally recognized" in front of the words "motorcycle awareness program" and in line 23, by striking the words "Motorcycle Safety Foundation" and inserting in place thereof:- "Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program". And by striking the following: Two dollars from each motorcycle registration fee paid under Section 34 of Chapter 90 shall be used to fund the cost of the required materials for the motorcycle awareness program module required by this section. SECTION 2. Section 32G of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 203 by inserting the words "nationally recognized" in front of the words "motorcycle awareness program" and in lines 204-205, by striking the words "Motorcycle Safety Foundation" and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program". And by striking the following: Two dollars from each motorcycle registration fee paid under Section 34 shall fund the cost of the required materials for the motorcycle awareness program module required by this section.