An Act relative to increasing the fines and penalties for texting and driving

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3612) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 25, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5143
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 232 days quiet

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