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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the unlawful passing of a school bus. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 14 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws to increase the fines for the unlawful passing of a school bus. The first offense is punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000, and any subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of $1,000 to $2,000. Additionally, the bill requires immediate license revocation for any conviction, with the license not being reissued for at least 180 days for a first offense and 1 year for subsequent offenses. The bill also grants police officers the authority to immediately confiscate the driver's license, issue a written notification of suspension, and impound the vehicle for 12 hours upon witnessing such a violation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1356 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1356.pdf |
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