Massachusetts Senate bill increases fines and driver's license suspensions for right-of-way and red-light violations resulting in injury or death

Original title: An Act regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)

Last action · April 1, 2026: Accompanied S2448Sponsors: Peter Durant and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts bill S.2385 increases the base fine for certain right-of-way and traffic violations from thirty-five to two hundred dollars and establishes mandatory fines and license suspensions ranging from $200 and 30 days to $1,000 and 180 days when a violation results in injury, , or death.

Why it matters

Drivers found responsible for traffic right-of-way violations face significantly higher monetary penalties and mandatory driver's license suspensions if their infraction causes bodily harm or fatalities to other individuals.

Background

The bill is titled 'An Act regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)' and was introduced in the Massachusetts Senate. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

motor vehicle operators

Drivers face higher base financial penalties and mandatory license suspensions if they commit right-of-way violations that result in bodily injury or death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new base fine for right-of-way and red-light violations under this bill?

The bill raises the base fine from thirty-five dollars to two hundred dollars.

What happens if a traffic violation under this section causes a fatality?

The offender is subject to a one thousand dollar fine and a driver's license or permit suspension of not less than one hundred eighty days, in addition to any other penalties.

How does the bill define serious bodily injury?

It defines as an injury involving unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty, or a substantial risk of death.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

7 actions

Apr 1, 2026Senate
Accompanied S2448
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Oct 15, 2025Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
Oct 9, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
Feb 27, 2025House
House concurred

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Feb 27, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to the committee on Transportation

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