Bill > H3152

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 24, specifically Clause (a) subdivision (2), to introduce a new penalty for operating a motor vehicle recklessly or negligently in public places, or places accessible to the public, if such operation causes serious injury to another person. Under this proposed change, individuals convicted of this offense would face imprisonment in state prison for a minimum of 2.5 years and a maximum of 5 years, or a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, or both. The bill also specifies that prosecutions under this new provision cannot be continued without a finding or placed on file, and it outlines a revocation period of 5 years following any subsequent conviction.