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MA H1720
Increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act
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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 increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the James Ward Act, aims to increase the penalties for hit-and-run incidents involving recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
1) For hit-and-run incidents with recreational vehicles that do not result in death, the penalty is increased to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or up to one year of imprisonment.
2) For hit-and-run incidents with recreational vehicles that result in the death of a person, the penalty is increased to a maximum fine of $5,000 and/or up to 2.5 years of imprisonment.
The bill amends Section 26B of Chapter 90B of the General Laws, which deals with the operation of snow vehicles and recreation vehicles in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Kathy LaNatra (D)*,
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4504 (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1720 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1720.pdf |
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