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MA H1819

To increase safety on public ways


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the towing of motor vehicles under operation by incapacitated persons. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase safety on public ways by authorizing the towing and impoundment of motor vehicles operated by incapacitated persons for a 12-hour period. The bill defines "incapacitated" as per the existing law and requires that the vehicle be towed and impounded for 12 hours, with the costs for towing, storage, and maintenance to be borne by the vehicle's operator or the individual who retrieves the vehicle after the 12-hour hold period.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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