An Act relative to littering

HD 1156 prohibits littering from motor vehicles, making it illegal for drivers to discard trash or garbage from their vehicle onto public or private property. It directly affects vehicle operators who litter or allow occupants to litter, imposing escalating civil fines: $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for third or subsequent offenses. Violations are treated as civil motor vehicle infractions, issued via civil citation under Chapter 90C, and count as surchargeable offenses under Chapter 175. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.