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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 testimony in operating under the influence of alcohol cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of the Massachusetts General Laws related to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OUI). Specifically, it changes the rules around the admissibility of evidence that a defendant refused or failed to consent to a chemical test or analysis. Under the amended law, this evidence would not be admissible against the defendant in a civil proceeding, but it would be admissible in any criminal proceeding where the defendant elects to testify, as well as in proceedings related to the registrar's actions or under a specific section of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Brian Ashe (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
William Crocker (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Rady Mom (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Alan Silvia (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3477 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3477.pdf |
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