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MA H3312

MA H3312
Requiring driver’s license suspension for persons convicted of possessing a controlled substance in an automobile with a minor present


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend the license of persons in possession of a controlled substances inside motor vehicles with minor children present. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, the state agency responsible for driver's licenses, to suspend a person's driver's license for one year if they are convicted of possessing a controlled substance, such as illegal drugs, inside a motor vehicle when a minor child is present. This change amends existing law, specifically referencing sections of chapter 94C of the General Laws which deal with controlled substances, and adds a new condition for license suspension beyond those already outlined in chapter 90, which governs motor vehicles.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4610 (on 09/15/2016)

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