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MA S1103

MA S1103
To update the definition of leaving the scene of an accident aka Katie Brienzo's Law


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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 update the definition of leaving the scene of an accident aka Katie's Law. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill, also known as Katie's Law, updates the definition of leaving the scene of an accident in Massachusetts. It creates a rebuttable presumption that a defendant knowingly left the scene of an accident if they failed to make a reasonable investigation, including safely stopping to determine if a collision occurred. This change aims to address situations where a driver may have been unaware that they were involved in an accident and left the scene without realizing it, by requiring them to make a reasonable effort to investigate the situation before leaving.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

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