MA S856

Bill

Relative to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence

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 vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several changes to Section 24G of Chapter 90 of the General Laws in Massachusetts, which deals with vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison sentence from 15 to 25 years, raises the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000, and changes the minimum prison sentence from 15 to 25 years for certain offenses related to vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Jennifer Flanagan (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S856

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S856
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S856.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3165	Regulating OUI penalties for marijuana	Accompanied a new draft, see H3768	Similar To
S1361	Creating a pilot program to limit driving under the influence of alcohol	Accompanied a new draft, see S2477	Similar To
S1988	Increasing protection against drivers under the influence of drugs	Accompanied a study order, see S2499	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

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