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HD 5331

An Act relative to reporting to the registrar of motor vehicles

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David Biele

Courts must report any conviction of assault and battery involving a motor vehicle to the RMV, adding it to driving records to inform licensing decisions.

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HD 5331

Summary of House Bill HD 5331 (An Act relative to reporting to the registrar of motor vehicles)

At a glance

  • Bill number: HD 5331
  • Introduced: November 13, 2025
  • Sponsor/Introduced by: Rep. David Biele (by request)
  • Petitioner: Alexander Mattern
  • Current status: Reported and referred to Joint Rules; rules suspended and referred to The Judiciary
  • Key provision: Requires courts to report convictions for assault and battery involving a motor vehicle to the Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles (RMV)

What the bill would do

  • The bill amends Section 27 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws (as appearing in 2022 Official Edition).
  • It adds a directive to require courts to report any conviction of assault and battery involving a motor vehicle to the RMV.
  • This is achieved by inserting after the word “them” in the specified line the language: “provided, however, that courts shall report any conviction of assault and battery involving a motor vehicle to the registrar.”

Why this is being proposed

  • To enhance the RMV’s access to information related to offenses involving motor vehicles, potentially improving enforcement, licensing decisions, and public safety reporting mechanisms.
  • Aligns court reporting requirements with adjudications that have direct implications for motor vehicle operation and safety.

Who would be affected

  • Courts: Responsible for reporting convictions of assault and battery involving a motor vehicle to the RMV, as mandated by the bill.
  • Registrar of Motor Vehicles (RMV): Receives additional conviction data for inclusion in individual driving records, which could influence licensing actions or enforcement processes already under the RMV’s purview.
  • Motor vehicle operators/licensees: Individuals convicted of assault and battery involving a motor vehicle may see corresponding updates reflected in their driving records and potential reliance on the RMV for post-conviction licensing actions.
  • Judiciary and law enforcement stakeholders: May face new reporting duties and potential integration needs with RMV data systems.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introductory timeline: Introduced November 13, 2025; filed as House Docket No. 5331.
  • Committee actions:
    • Referred to the House Rules Committee on Nov. 13, 2025.
    • Reported and referred to Joint Rules; rules suspended and referred to The Judiciary on Nov. 18, 2025.
  • The bill text indicates a single targeted amendment to the reporting requirements; no specific effective date or funding language is included in the excerpt provided.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Could strengthen accuracy of RMV records regarding motor vehicle-related assaults, aiding licensing decisions and public safety oversight.
  • May raise questions about data sharing, privacy, and data verification between the judiciary and RMV; practical implications depend on existing RMV data systems and due process considerations.
  • Fiscal impact is not stated; implementation would likely involve administrative and IT considerations for data reporting and integration.

Reference to bill text (summary of operative language)

  • “Section 27 of Chapter 90 … is hereby amended by inserting after the word ‘them’, in line 20, the following words: … provided, however, that courts shall report any conviction of assault and battery involving a motor vehicle to the registrar.”

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

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