The proposed bill, titled "An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches," aims to enhance safety regulations for motorcoach services in Massachusetts. It introduces a new definition of "motorcoach" in Section 1 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, specifying it as a bus with an elevated passenger deck that transports passengers for hire. The bill also amends Section 13A of the same chapter to include motorcoaches in the context of vehicle classifications and adds the requirement for operators to include a seatbelt agreement in their ticket purchase agreements. Additionally, it mandates that drivers announce the seatbelt requirement to passengers before departure.

Furthermore, the bill calls for a public information campaign by the Department of Public Utilities to educate the public on the importance of wearing seatbelts while riding in motorcoaches and the associated safety risks of not doing so. This initiative aims to promote awareness and compliance with safety measures, ultimately enhancing passenger safety on motorcoaches throughout the Commonwealth.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 90-1