Bill > H1339

This bill, concerning hit-and-run drivers, proposes to amend Section 24 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws by removing the word "knowingly" from three specific locations within that section. This change aims to create a presumption that drivers involved in accidents are aware of their actions, thereby making it easier to prosecute hit-and-run offenses without needing to prove explicit knowledge of the accident's occurrence or its consequences. The General Laws (G.L.) is the compilation of all laws passed by the Massachusetts legislature, and Chapter 90 specifically deals with motor vehicles.