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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to add prior convictions of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the offender’s boating record. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 90B of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a provision that will count prior convictions for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs as offenses when determining penalties for multiple convictions of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This means that if someone has been convicted of drunk or drugged driving in a car, that conviction will now be considered when sentencing them for a similar offense on a boat, potentially leading to stricter penalties for repeat offenders on the water.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1662 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1662 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1662.pdf |
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