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MA H2124

Relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 25 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws to establish a penalty for a person who, while operating or in charge of a motor vehicle, refuses or neglects to stop when being pursued by a police officer in an official police vehicle displaying lights and siren. The penalty includes a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, and imprisonment in State Prison for not less than 2.5 years nor more than 5 years, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)

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