Bill > H3570

This bill amends Section 23 of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish penalties for driving on a non-administrative license suspension. The key provisions are: 1. Individuals convicted of operating a motor vehicle while not eligible for a license or with a suspended/revoked license can face imprisonment of up to 2.5 years and a fine of up to $1,000 if their operation causes injury to another person. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties. 2. Individuals convicted of causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor vehicle without a license or with a suspended/revoked license can face imprisonment of up to 5 years and a fine of up to $3,000. Repeat offenders face mandatory minimum sentences. 3. Individuals convicted of causing a death while operating a motor vehicle without a license or with a suspended/revoked license can face imprisonment of 2-10 years and a fine of up to $5,000. Repeat offenders face mandatory minimum sentences of 5-15 years. 4. The bill also increases the number of past offenses that can be considered for enhanced penalties under these provisions.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3570