Bill > H3281

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to create a new section 25A. The new section imposes a penalty of up to 5 years in state prison, up to 2.5 years in jail or a fine of up to $2,500, or both fine and imprisonment, for anyone who operates a motor vehicle recklessly or negligently while refusing to stop when signaled by a police officer, with the intent to evade or avoid apprehension. The bill also requires a $250 assessment against a person convicted of, placed on probation for, or granted a continuance without a finding for this offense, with the funds deposited into the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3281