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MA SD 3176

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An Act relative to hardship licenses for second offenders under the operating under the influence statute

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA SD 3176 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 3176 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-01): Referred to the committee on Transportation

What is MA SD 3176 about?

By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 0000) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Cooke for legislation to allow individuals convicted of a second offense of operating under the influence to apply for a hardship license under certain conditions. Transportation.

Who sponsors MA SD 3176?

Peter J. Durant is the primary sponsor of MA SD 3176, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 0000) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Cooke for legislation to allow individuals convicted of a second offense of operating under the influence to apply for a hardship license under certain conditions. Transportation.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-01 — Referred to the committee on Transportation
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Peter J. Durantprimary
  • James Cookecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-01

    Referred to the committee on Transportation

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-04-01

    Rules suspended

  3. 2025-09-08

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD3176

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