Bill > H1663

This bill aims to strengthen the penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law by removing the phrase "recklessly, or operates such a vehicle" from the language and instead defines "reckless" as violating one or more moving violations while traveling at least 25 miles per hour over the speed limit. The bill establishes new penalties, including imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, 10 years if serious bodily injury is caused, and up to 20 years if the reckless operation causes a death, as well as fines. The purpose of these changes is to provide harsher consequences for dangerous and reckless driving behavior on public roads and places.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1663