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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1503 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2283
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. O'Connor
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying
resolve:
Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the protection of junior
operators.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Patrick M. O'ConnorFirst Plymouth and Norfolk 1 of 2
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1503 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2283
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2283) of Patrick M. O'Connor
that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including
members of the General Court) relative to the protection of junior operator licenses and vehicle
safety for minors. Transportation.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the protection of junior
operators.
1 Resolved, there is hereby established a special commission to study laws and regulations
2relevant to junior operator licenses and vehicle safety for minors with the goal of increasing
3driver safety and reducing instances of traffic fatalities. Topics of consideration shall include, but
4not be limited to, (i) further deterrents from operating a vehicle unlawfully, (ii) prohibiting junior
5operators from carrying passengers in vehicles, (iii) increasing penalties for roadway violations,
6(iv) additional driver’s education and training hours, and (v) continuing education for junior
7 The special commission shall consist of: the secretary of the executive office of public
8safety and security, or their designee, who shall serve as chair; the secretary of the department of
9transportation, or their designee; the registrar of motor vehicles, or their designee; the president
10of the senate, or their designee; the minority leader of the senate, or their designee; the speaker of
11the house of representatives, or their designee; the minority leader of the house of
12representatives, or their designee; and an instructor of a drivers education program, to be
13appointed by the Governor. 2 of 2
14 The commission shall report their findings, along with any recommendations for
15legislation, to the chairs of the joint committee on public safety and homeland security no later
16than December 1, 2024.