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MA H3259
Establishing criminal responsibility for motor vehicle “hit and runs” on private property
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/06/2020
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing criminal responsibility for motor vehicle operators who depart after knowingly colliding with or otherwise causing injury to any person on private property. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes criminal responsibility for motor vehicle operators who knowingly collide with or cause injury to any person on private property and then leave the scene without identifying themselves. The bill amends existing law to impose penalties of imprisonment and fines for such "hit and run" incidents, with more severe punishments if the injuries result in the death of a person. The bill also includes provisions limiting the ability of offenders to have their sentences reduced or to receive parole or furlough, with exceptions for certain circumstances like attending a relative's funeral or obtaining emergency medical care.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3259 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3259.pdf |
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