MassachusettsH 4231194th General Court (2025-2026)House

An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to expand the options available to issue notices of violation for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in M.G.L. C. 90, §20A½ or other applicable state laws

Sponsored By: Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Municipalities and Regional GovernmentHouse Steering, Policy and SchedulingBills in the Third Reading

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Cambridge can mail tickets and use cameras

The city can mail a parking ticket if it is not safe or possible to leave one on the car. It must mail the notice within 10 days, not counting Sundays and holidays, to the address on the vehicle’s registration (or the out of state record). Photos or data from automated license plate cameras count as the city’s knowledge to issue a ticket. Camera-based tickets must follow the same mailing rules. Every notice must include evidence, like a photo, monitoring data, or officer notes, and a certificate of mailing counts as proof it was sent.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Marjorie C. Decker
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 11 • No: 0

committee vote • 7/25/2025

Committee Favorable: Ought to Pass