MA S1900

Bill

MA S1900

Relative to high speed chases

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to high speed chases. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which pertains to transportation, by adding a new section that creates a specific offense for high-speed chases. Under this new section, anyone who intentionally disregards a police officer's signal to stop their vehicle and then drives more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit for at least one mile will face penalties. These penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for up to two and a half years, or imprisonment in state prison for up to five years. The bill specifies that the speed limit referred to is established under sections 17, 17A, and 18 of Chapter 90, which cover various speed regulations on public ways.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

James Timilty (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2387 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1900

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1900
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1900
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1900.pdf

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