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MA H1480

MA H1480
To create the offense of leaving the scene after causing serious bodily injury


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create the offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident after causing serious bodily injury. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill creates the offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident after causing serious bodily injury. Specifically, it amends existing Massachusetts law to punish anyone who operates a vehicle, collides with or otherwise injures another person resulting in serious bodily injury, and then leaves the scene without providing their name, residence, and vehicle registration number. The punishment for this offense is imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, or in a jail or house of correction for 6 months to 2.5 years, and a fine of $500 to $1,000. The term "serious bodily injury" is defined by reference to another section of the state's vehicle laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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