An Act relative to intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway while protesting with the express purpose of preventing passage of others

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Overview Bill text 1 History 2 Sponsors

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Mar 24, 2025
Last action: May 22, 2025 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Session: 194th
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 514 days quiet

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