MA S783

Bill

MA S783

Regarding the penalties for drag racing

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 the penalties for drag racing. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing laws regarding penalties for drag racing, specifically targeting individuals holding a junior operator's license or learner's permit, which are licenses for younger drivers with certain restrictions. For a first offense of drag racing, these young drivers will face imprisonment in a house of correction (a local jail) for up to 2.5 years, or a fine between $250 and $1,000, and their license will be suspended for one year. If they commit a subsequent drag racing offense, the penalties increase to imprisonment in the house of correction for up to 2.5 years, a fine between $500 and $1,000, and a license suspension of three years. These penalties are in addition to any other penalties already established for drag racing.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2204 (on 04/04/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S783

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S783
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S783
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S783.pdf

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