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S 2445

Relates to the designation of Mother Language Day as a day of commemoration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nathalia Fernández

Replaces the motorcycle safety module provider with the Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program and removes the $2-per-registration funding for materials.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 2445

Bill Summary — S.2445 (2025) — "An Act relative to motorcycle safety"

Note: The bill text and metadata provided contain inconsistencies (the top-line title refers to "Mother Language Day," some sponsor names and related federal bills appear unrelated). This summary is based on the bill text titled "An Act relative to motorcycle safety" (Senate No. 2445) filed in the Massachusetts legislature.

Main purpose / intent

To modify existing Massachusetts statutory references and funding language for the motorcycle awareness / rider education modules used in school and motor vehicle contexts — specifically by (1) changing which program is named as the instructional provider and (2) removing a statutory $2-per-registration funding allocation for materials.

Key provisions (what the bill would change)

  • Amends two statutes:
    • Section 13D of Chapter 71 (education-related statute)
    • Section 32G of Chapter 90 (motor vehicle statute)
  • In both sections the bill:
    • Inserts the words "nationally recognized" before the phrase "motorcycle awareness program."
    • Replaces the named provider "Motorcycle Safety Foundation" with "Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program."
    • Strikes the sentence that had required "Two dollars from each motorcycle registration fee paid under Section 34" to be used to fund the cost of required materials for the motorcycle awareness program module.

Who would be affected

  • Students and schools using the motorcycle awareness module specified in Chapter 71 (driver education or related curricula).
  • Motorcycle operators, instructors, and organizations involved in the Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program.
  • Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) — removal of statutory naming could affect MSF’s explicit role in state-required modules.
  • Registry of Motor Vehicles / state budget — removing the statutory $2 fee allocation alters a designated revenue stream previously earmarked for program materials; a new funding source would be needed if materials continue to be provided at state expense.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Program oversight/branding: Replacing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation with a state-named program suggests a shift toward state-controlled/managed rider education materials or a different curriculum/provider. The insertion of "nationally recognized" could constrain acceptable programs to those with broader recognition.
  • Fiscal: Striking the $2 per motorcycle registration allocation removes a specific statutory funding mechanism. Unless replaced elsewhere, funding to purchase or supply required materials will need to come from other state funds or program fees; this may increase general fund pressure or require the Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program to seek alternate revenues.
  • Administrative: The Registry or education departments may need to update contracts, curricula, and procurement to reflect the new designated program and funding arrangements.

Procedural status & timeline (as provided)

  • Senate docket/filing: Senate No. 2445 (filed 1/9/2025 in the docket text).
  • Introduced in Senate: July 24, 2025 (per metadata).
  • Current status listed as: REFERRED TO FINANCE.
  • Other recorded actions (from provided metadata): referred to Transportation committee (2/27/2025), hearings scheduled/rescheduled for October 2025 (multiple entries), and various readings/references listed. (Because the provided legislative-action records are inconsistent in dates and committees, readers should verify current status in the official Massachusetts legislative tracking system.)

Related notes / next steps

  • The bill removes a specific funding clause without specifying a replacement funding mechanism. Any downstream policy decision should identify: (a) whether the Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program will receive alternate funding, (b) whether program materials will be charged to students/instructors, or (c) whether a new appropriation or fee structure will be enacted.
  • Given discrepancies in the provided metadata (title, sponsor lists, related federal bills), confirm bill number and current legislative history on the official Massachusetts General Court website before taking action or citing status.

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

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