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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
For legislation to establish a penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic. It proposes amending Chapter 266 of the law to make it a punishable offense, with a maximum sentence of one year in the House of Correction and a fine of up to $2,500, for anyone who knowingly stands or remains on a public way with the intent or effect of disputing traffic, or who erects or places a barrier on a public way that affects traffic. The bill also states that a conviction or finding of sufficient facts on any charge brought under this section will be considered prima facie evidence of liability in any action related to damage to property, including vehicles, continuing injury or death due to delays in receiving medical or emergency services, or property loss attributable to the delay in emergency vehicle response.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
James Miceli (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Bruce Tarr (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 |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H982 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H982.pdf |
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