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MA H1498

MA H1498
Establishing criminal responsibility for motor vehicle “hit and runs” on private property


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing criminal responsibility for motor vehicle operators who depart after knowingly colliding with or otherwise causing injury to any person on private property. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish criminal responsibility for motor vehicle operators who leave the scene after knowingly colliding with or causing injury to any person on private property. The bill amends an existing law to impose penalties for such "hit and run" incidents, including imprisonment and fines. The penalties are more severe if the injuries result in the death of a person, with the offender required to serve at least one year of the sentence before becoming eligible for probation, parole, or release.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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