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MA H3389

MA H3389
Relative to high speed chases


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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 engaging in high speed chases. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to create a new section (Section 25A) that imposes a penalty for whoever willfully ignores a police officer's signal to stop a motor vehicle and then operates the vehicle at a rate of speed in excess of 20 miles per hour over the speed limit for a distance of a mile. The penalty includes a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for up to 2.5 years, or imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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