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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to testimony in operating under the influence of alcohol cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of the Massachusetts state law related to operating a vehicle under the influence (OUI) of alcohol. Specifically, it changes the provision that evidence of a defendant refusing or failing a chemical test (such as a breathalyzer) cannot be used against them in a civil proceeding, but can be used in a criminal proceeding where the defendant chooses to testify, in an administrative action by the registrar, or in proceedings related to license suspension under Section 24N. The bill aims to clarify the admissibility of such evidence in different legal contexts involving OUI cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
James Miceli (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H987 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H987.pdf |
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