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MA H1367

MA H1367
To create the offense of leaving the scene after causing serious bodily injury


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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

Relative to penalties for leaving the scene of an accident after causing serious bodily injury. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new offense for leaving the scene of an accident after causing serious bodily injury. Specifically, it amends the existing law to impose penalties of up to 5 years in state prison or 6 months to 2.5 years in jail, plus a fine of $500 to $1,000, for anyone who operates a motor vehicle, collides with or causes injury to another person resulting in serious bodily injury, and then leaves the scene without providing their name, address, and vehicle registration. The term "serious bodily injury" is defined to have the same meaning as in a separate law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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