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MA H1770

MA H1770
Relative to high speed chases


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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

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)

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