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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 25 of Chapter 90 of Massachusetts law, increasing the penalties for individuals who refuse to stop their motor vehicles when signaled by a police officer. The bill establishes that such refusal can result in imprisonment for up to 2 years and a fine of up to $2,500. The bill also retains the existing $100 fine for individuals who refuse to provide their name, address, license, or vehicle registration information to a police officer upon request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Timothy Whelan (R)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5320 (on 10/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2541 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2541.pdf |
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