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Executive Order 653 Extends Travel Ban to Dukes County

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Summary

Massachusetts Executive Order 653 amends Executive Order 652 to extend a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel to Dukes County. The order was issued by Governor Charlie Baker.

What changed

Executive Order 653 amends Executive Order 652, extending the temporary ban on motor vehicle travel to Dukes County. The specific duration or conditions for the extension are not detailed in the provided text, but it signifies a continuation of restrictions previously put in place.

This order directly impacts individuals and entities planning to travel to Dukes County with motor vehicles. Compliance with the extended travel ban is required. While no specific penalties are mentioned, non-compliance with executive orders can lead to legal repercussions. Regulated entities should verify the current status and specific terms of the travel ban before planning any travel to Dukes County.

What to do next

  1. Review Executive Order 652 and 653 for specific details on the travel ban to Dukes County.
  2. Ensure compliance with the extended motor vehicle travel restrictions.

Source document (simplified)

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Executive Order

Executive Order No. 653: Amending Executive Order No. 652 to extend the temporary ban on motor vehicle travel to Dukes County

| Date: | 02/23/2026 |
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| Issuer: | Maura Healey |
| Amending: | Executive Order No. 652 |

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Executive Order No. 652 is hereby amended by striking the words “Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties,” each time they appear, and replacing them with the words “Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Dukes counties.”

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Various State Agencies
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
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Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers
Geographic scope
State (Massachusetts)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Transportation
Operational domain
Compliance
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Public Safety Emergency Management

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