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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 penalty for causing high speed chases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to establish a new penalty for drivers who willfully ignore a police officer's signal to stop a motor vehicle and then operate the vehicle at a speed more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit for a distance of at least 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 H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1770 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1770.pdf |
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