H2630

Relative to primary enforcement of seatbelt violations

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2630 modifies seatbelt enforcement to allow primary enforcement only when a vehicle is stopped for another violation.

Massachusetts H2630 amends Chapter 90, Section 13A to change how seatbelt violations are enforced. Under the new law, law enforcement can only enforce seatbelt laws as a primary offense if the vehicle has already been stopped for another violation. This change aims to clarify enforcement practices and potentially reduce the number of traffic stops initiated solely for seatbelt violations.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

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

Apr 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2

Apr 7, 2025

House

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