MA H2955

Bill

Relative to increasing the fines and penalties for texting and driving

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/24/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law by clarifying that a driver is considered to be operating a vehicle even if the vehicle is stopped in traffic, and not just when the vehicle is stationary and not located in a part of the public way intended for travel. The bill also increases the fines for a first offense from $250 to $500 and for a third or subsequent offense from $500 to $750, and mandates a 90-day permit or license suspension for a first offense. Additionally, the bill specifies that any conviction resulting from a violation of the texting-while-driving law will be counted towards registry of motor vehicles actions and the safe driver insurance plan.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Ayers (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance (on 02/24/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2955

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2955
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2955.pdf

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