Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2451: An Act to enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2451 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2783.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2451) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to develop, design and implement a redesigned registration plate system for motor vehicles. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see S2783
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation