MA H1771

Bill

MA H1771

Relative to the reckless operation of motor vehicles

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 penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the laws related to the reckless operation of motor vehicles in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It removes the language "recklessly, or operates such a vehicle" from the existing law, indicating that reckless operation is the focus. 2. It adds new paragraphs that define reckless operation as violating one or more moving violations while traveling at least 25 miles per hour over the speed limit. It establishes penalties for reckless operation, including imprisonment and fines, with harsher penalties if the reckless operation causes serious bodily injury or death. 3. It also amends a related section by striking out the word "recklessly" from the existing law. Overall, this bill aims to strengthen the penalties and definitions around reckless driving in Massachusetts to improve road safety.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Christopher Markey (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1771

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1771
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1771.pdf

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