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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the penalties for individuals who refuse to stop their vehicle when being pursued by a police officer displaying lights and siren. The bill proposes a fine of between $1,000 and $10,000, as well as imprisonment in state prison for a minimum of 2.5 years and a maximum of 5 years, or both the fine and imprisonment. This legislation seeks to address the issue of police pursuits in the Commonwealth by imposing harsher consequences on those who evade law enforcement during such situations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/05/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1310 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1310.pdf |
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