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MA H747

Relative to leaving the scene of a collision


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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

Relative to motor vehicle opeators leaving the scene of a collision. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 24 of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the duty of a motor vehicle operator to remain at the scene of a collision. The bill adds language requiring an operator to remain at the scene if they have "reason to know" they collided with or caused injury to another vehicle, property, or person, even if no death resulted. The bill also changes the language in the existing law from "shall" to "shall or after having reason to know" with respect to the duty to remain at the scene.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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