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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill permits motorcycle hardship licenses and ignition interlock devices
Last action · February 25, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5143Sponsor: Joe McKenna
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What This Bill Would Do
Legislation allows the Registrar to grant hearings for motorcycle s and permits the installation of certified ignition interlock devices on motorcycles.
Changes driver licensing options for motorcycle operators facing license suspensions, affecting how individuals apply for hardship privileges and ignition interlock device installations.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
motorcycle operators
Motorcycle operators gain the ability to request hardship license hearings and install certified ignition interlock devices.
Registrar
The Registrar is authorized to permit hardship license hearings and the installation of ignition interlock devices on motorcycles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can motorcycle operators apply for hardship licenses under this bill?
Are ignition interlock devices permitted on motorcycles?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
6 actions- Feb 25, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5143
- Oct 21, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- Oct 15, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
- Oct 9, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Transportation
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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