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S 2413

An Act relative to pedestrian safety

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Joan Lovely

Massachusetts bill addressing pedestrian safety measures currently under Transportation Committee review with hearing scheduled for June 24, 2025.

Accompanied a new draft, see S2875
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Bill Summary · S 2413

Legislative bill overview

S 2413 is a Massachusetts bill focused on pedestrian safety measures, currently under review by the Transportation Committee. The bill was introduced by Senator Joan Lovely and has advanced through initial procedural steps, with a hearing scheduled for June 24, 2025.

Why is this important

Pedestrian safety legislation directly affects public health and transportation policy in urban and suburban areas. Such bills typically address accident prevention, infrastructure improvements, or enforcement mechanisms that impact how communities design streets and how drivers interact with pedestrians.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulations - Unclear whether the bill mandates infrastructure changes (traffic calming, signage), driver behavior enforcement, or both, which affects implementation costs and responsibility allocation
  • Municipal implementation costs - Communities may face unfunded mandates to redesign streets or implement new safety measures, raising local budget concerns
  • Enforcement mechanisms - Questions about whether penalties focus on drivers, municipalities, or other parties, and how realistic enforcement would be

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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