MA S2445

Bill

MA S2445

Further strengthening public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders

Introduced
07/19/2016

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill further strengthening public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders (Senate, No.1895),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2445).

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance public safety by addressing unlicensed and uninsured driving by individuals convicted of operating under the influence (OUI) offenses. It introduces stricter penalties and requirements for these offenders, particularly focusing on the use of ignition interlock devices, which are breathalyzers installed in vehicles that prevent a car from starting if the driver's blood alcohol content is too high. The bill modifies existing laws to extend the duration of license revocations and mandatory ignition interlock device usage for repeat offenders or those with multiple OUI-related convictions. It also clarifies provisions for obtaining an ignition interlock license, including requirements for proof of installation and maintenance of the device, and outlines consequences for non-compliance, such as immediate revocation of the ignition interlock license. Furthermore, the bill addresses financial hardship by allowing for ignition interlock device costs to be waived for individuals demonstrating grave and serious financial hardship, as verified by specific documentation.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)

Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2462 (on 07/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2445

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2445
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2445.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1180	To increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve the treatment individuals with autism receive in medical settings	Accompanied a new draft, see S2211	Similar To
S1221	Creating an advance directives registry	Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1245	Relative to prison overcrowding	Accompanied a study order, see S2362	Similar To
S1279	Relative to the regionalization of public safety services	Accompanied a study order, see S2362	Similar To
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S1386	Authorizing certain public employees creditable retirement service for service in the armed forces	Accompanied a study order, see S2314	Similar To
S1434	Relative to the contraction of MRSA by public safety personnel	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1437	Providing additional benefits to survivors of certain public safety employees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1895	Further strengthening public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders	New draft substituted, see S2445	Similar To
S2462	Further strengthening public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaces
S423	Relative to the moose population in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S835	Relative to the Gardner District Court	Accompanied a new draft, see S2028	Similar To

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