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H 3793

An Act to authorize Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial motorcycle license plates

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Vanna Howard and 2 co-sponsors

Creates a motorcycle Firefighter Memorial plate to fund and support the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial at Ashburton Park, via a $40 annual fee.

Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
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Bill Summary · H 3793

Summary: H.3793 – An Act to Authorize Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial Motorcycle License Plates

Purpose and scope

  • Creates a new special distinctive license plate for privately owned motorcycles to honor fallen Massachusetts firefighters.
  • The plate is intended to be the motorcycle counterpart to the existing Firefighters Memorial Plate for automobiles (established in 2006).
  • Named the Dave Condon Firefighter Memorial License Plate Act.

Key provisions

  • Establishment of Section 6D in Chapter 90 (Massachusetts General Laws), after existing Section 6C.
  • The Registrar of Motor Vehicles, upon payment of the required fee, shall furnish the motorcycle plate for use on privately owned motorcycles.
  • The motorcycle plate shall be comparable in style to the current Firefighters Memorial Plate for automobiles.
  • Fee structure (from the standard special plate fee under Section 33):
    • Total annual special plate fee: $40
    • Distribution: $28 of the $40 fee supports the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial
    • $12 of the $40 fee funds Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MASSDOT) manufacturing costs
  • Revenue use: Issuance and renewal proceeds are collected by the Registrar and directed to fund the statewide Memorial located at Ashburton Park, at the Massachusetts State House.
  • Oversight and coordination: The memorial is coordinated by the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial charitable organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in accordance with applicable provisions (section 2f(c)).

Funding, administration, and governance

  • Funding destination: The statewide memorial at Ashburton Park is funded by the motorcycle plate fees.
  • Administrative role: The Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial nonprofit group coordinates the memorial, in cooperation with MASSDOT for manufacturing aspects.
  • This structure mirrors the funding model used by the automobile Firefighters Memorial Plate, adapted for motorcycles.

Affected parties

  • Motorcyclists in Massachusetts who choose to obtain the Firefighter Memorial Motorcycle Plate.
  • The Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial nonprofit organization (as the coordinating body for the memorial).
  • MASSDOT (manufacturing activities financed from a portion of the plate fee).
  • The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (via manufacturing funding portion).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Transportation (February 27, 2025).
  • Senate concurrence noted on February 27, 2025 (per legislative actions).
  • Hearing scheduled: October 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in hearing room A-1.
  • Status: Pending committee action and potential floor consideration.

Additional notes

  • The bill is listed as House Docket No. 1896 and is labeled as H.3793. Related “HD 1896 (replaces)” indicates cross-references within the same subject matter.
  • The act would be codified as the Dave Condon Firefighter Memorial License Plate Act.

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

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