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H3619 • 2025

An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders

An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders

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Sponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5143
Effective date
Not listed

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An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders

An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 3619) of Bruce J.
  • Ayers relative to requiring enhanced training for distracted driving offenders.
  • Transportation.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5143

  2. 2025-10-24 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on Transportation

  4. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3619) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to requiring enhanced training for distracted driving offenders. Transportation.

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Bill H.3619

Section 13B of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the most recent edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting in place thereof the following:-

(d) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $100 for a first offense, by a fine of $250 for a second offense and by a fine of $500 for a third or subsequent offense. In addition to any fines pursuant to this subsection, an operator who commits an offense under this section shall be required to complete a program selected by the registrar of motor vehicles that encourages a change in driver behavior and attitude about distracted driving. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the seizure or forfeiture of a hands-free mobile telephone or a mobile electronic device.

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