I know this was passed a while ago, but it's important enough to make sure ECV Members have seen this new legislation.

Check out the link at the bottom to read more details on the MassBike site. (Numbers here correspond to numbers at MassBike summary).

Changes for cyclists:

1. Safer Signaling
2. Riding Two Abreast Permitted
    

   Changes for Motorists:

3. Don't "Door" Bicyclists
4. Don't Cut Off Bicyclists After Passing
5. Don't Squeeze Bicyclists in Narrow Lanes
6. Don't "Right-Hook" Bicyclists
7. Yield to All Bicycles Before Turning Left
8. Motorists Liable for Hitting Bicyclists Riding to the Right
    

   Changes for Bicycle Rental Businesses:

9. Helmet Availability
    

   Police training & enforcement:

10. Police Training
11. Enforcement
     

    Other Changes

12. Bicycle Registration Repealed
13. Safety Standard for Helmets

http://massbike.org/bikebill/index.htm