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MA H1666

MA H1666
Relative to high speed chases


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for causing high speed chases. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to create a new Section 25A, which establishes a penalty for anyone who willfully ignores a police officer's signal to stop a motor vehicle and then operates the vehicle at a speed over 20 miles per hour above the posted speed limit for at least one mile. The penalty includes a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for up to 2.5 years, or imprisonment in a state prison for up to 5 years.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1666
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1666.pdf
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