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HD 2486

An Act relative to updating Massachusetts driver education

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Smola

Updates references from Motorist Safety Foundation to Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program in two driver/motor vehicle sections; no policy or funding changes.

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Bill Summary · HD 2486

Summary of House Bill HD 2486: An Act relative to updating Massachusetts driver education

Overview

HD 2486 proposes a technical update to Massachusetts driver education statutes to replace references to the national “Motorcycle Safety Foundation” with the state-designated program name “Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program.” The changes are confined to two sections of current law and do not add new programs or funding.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Amends Section 13D of Chapter 71 (driver education), as it appears in the 2022 Official Edition.

    • Change: Strikes the words “Motorcycle Safety Foundation” in line 22 and inserts “Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program.”

  • Section 2: Amends Section 32G of Chapter 90 (motor vehicles statutes), as it appears in the 2022 Official Edition.

    • Change: Strikes the words “Motorcycle Safety Foundation” in lines 190-191 and inserts “Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program.”

  • Nature of changes: Purely editorial/terminology update to reference the state program by its proper name instead of the national organization.

Intended Purpose and Impact

  • Purpose: To align statutory references with the Massachusetts-specific motorcycle rider education program, ensuring consistency and branding within the state’s driver education framework.
  • Substantive impact: None to the structure, administration, or funding of driver education programs. No new duties, penalties, or fiscal allocations are introduced.
  • Scope: Limited to two cross-referenced statutory provisions; no broader policy changes to rider education or driver education requirements are enacted.

Who Would Be Affected

  • The Commonwealth, particularly agencies and entities involved in driver education and motorcycle rider training (e.g., state education bodies, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and partner training programs).
  • Local school districts and program operators that rely on statutory references for driver education curricula or partnerships with the state program.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status and Date: Filed as House Docket No. 2486; associated with the 2025-2026 Massachusetts General Court. The version text indicates filing in January 2025, with the docket number 2486 and House No. 3783.
  • Effective Date: The bill text does not specify an effective date; if enacted, the change would take effect upon passage unless otherwise provided by law.
  • Relation to Existing Law: The amendments preserve the existing statutory framework while modernizing the named program to reflect the state program designation.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill is a narrow, technical update rather than a restructuring of driver education policy.
  • No fiscal impact or programmatic changes are indicated in the text provided.

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

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