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MA S2002

Relative to penalties for operation of motor vehicles after unlawful removal of an ignition interlock device


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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 penalties for operation of motor vehicles after unlawful removal of an ignition interlock device. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 24S of Chapter 90 to establish penalties for operating a motor vehicle after unlawfully removing an ignition interlock device. The key provisions include: (1) a fine of $1,000 to $15,000 and imprisonment of 180 days to 2.5 years, or a fine and imprisonment of 2.5 to 5 years in state prison, for operating a vehicle after unlawfully removing an ignition interlock device; (2) a mandatory minimum sentence of 150 days with no reduction, probation, parole, or furlough; and (3) a definition of a "certified ignition interlock device" as a device that prevents a vehicle from starting if it detects a blood alcohol concentration over 0.02.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2358 (on 03/19/2018)

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