H2599

Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes municipal emergency management vehicles to use green lights when responding to emergencies.

Municipal emergency management vehicles in Massachusetts can use flashing, rotating, or oscillating green lights when responding to emergencies or alarms. The owner or operator must apply for and obtain a permit from the registrar of motor vehicles. The permit is only valid during emergency responses or official public works activities. Unauthorized use of these lights can result in fines and permit revocation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)

May 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

May 2, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order