MA S959

Bill

Relative to habitual drunk drivers

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to habitual drunk drivers. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several changes to laws related to habitual drunk drivers in Massachusetts. Specifically, it increases the fines for repeat offenses of driving under the influence (DUI) and imposes stricter penalties, including mandatory minimum sentences of 2.5-5 years in prison for those who continue to drive after their license has been revoked for life. The bill also removes the possibility of probation, parole, or reduced sentences for good behavior for these repeat offenders. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the consequences for habitual drunk drivers in an effort to deter such behavior and improve public safety.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Richard Ross (R), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S959

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S959
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S959.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1310	Relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1904	Relative to pedestrian public safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2483	Similar To
S1913	Relative to handicapped parking	Accompanied a new draft, see S2099	Similar To
S2005	Relative to driving offenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2484	Similar To
S2099	Relative to handicapped parking	New draft substituted, see S2168	Similar To
S2168	Relative to handicapped parking	Reprinted as amended, see S2178	Similar To
S2313	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to issues before the joint committee on the Judiciary	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S785	To end child marriage in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To
S830	Relative to adjusting the credit for nonpayment of fines	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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