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H 4735

Study Order

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Authorizes MA House Transportation Committee to study RV registration for sanctioned races/events and report findings and draft bills by Dec 31, 2026; no immediate policy change.

Discharged to the committee on House Rules
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Bill Summary · H 4735

Summary of Massachusetts House Bill H.4735 — Study Order

Overview

House Bill 4735 is an order that directs the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee to investigate and study a related request about recreation vehicle registrations. The bill accompanies House Document 3630 (proposed by Rep. Nicholas A. Boldyga) and, if adopted, would require a formal report with findings and potential draft legislation by late 2026. The committee has the option to sit during a recess to conduct this study.

Purpose and scope

  • The primary purpose is to authorize a formal investigation and study of House Document 3630, which concerns the registration of recreation vehicles (RVs) in the context of sanctioned races, rallies, or events.
  • The bill does not itself impose new registration requirements; instead, it enables the Transportation Committee to examine the issue and propose possible legislation to address any identified needs or gaps.

Key provisions

  • Authorization for the Transportation Committee to sit during a recess of the General Court to study House Document 3630.
  • Requirement to report back to the General Court with:
    • The results of the investigation and study.
    • Any recommendations.
    • Drafts of legislation necessary to implement the recommendations, if any.
  • Deadline for filing the report and drafts with the Clerk of the House: on or before December 31, 2026.
  • The bill indicates the possibility of drafting legislation to carry out any recommended changes.

Who would be affected

  • The Transportation Committee and the broader General Court, which would receive the study findings and potential draft legislation.
  • Stakeholders connected to recreation vehicle use and events, including RV owners, event organizers, sanctioning bodies, and registration agencies, depending on the recommendations that may arise from the study.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: November 17, 2025.
  • Status: Discharged to the committee on House Rules after being reported from Transportation and referred to Joint Rules.
  • The intended outcome is a formal report and possible legislative drafts by December 31, 2026.
  • This is a study order, not immediate policy change.

Background and related measures

  • Document references House Document 3630 (companion measure) regarding RV registration.
  • Dissents: Rep. DeCoste dissented on the committee’s favorable report.

Potential outcomes

  • If the Transportation Committee makes findings, the General Court could consider implementing changes to RV registration for sanctioned events through forthcoming legislation drafted as a result of this study.
  • The process emphasizes evaluation and evidence-based recommendations rather than immediate regulatory changes.

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

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