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Massachusetts Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Handheld ban for all drivers; hands-free only (eff.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Handheld ban for all drivers; hands-free only (eff. Feb 23 2020). MGL c.90 13B: no operator shall hold a mobile electronic device.

Official source: malegislature.gov →

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