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MA H857
Increasing the liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle
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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 the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to increase the liability for individuals who transport or accompany an intoxicated person who has been arrested for drunk driving, in order to prevent that person from operating a motor vehicle. The key provisions include: 1) requiring the vehicle of a person arrested for drunk driving to be impounded for at least 12 hours; 2) requiring law enforcement to provide a written warning to any person summoned to transport the arrestee, informing them of the potential criminal and civil liability for allowing the arrestee to drive while under the influence; 3) allowing the law enforcement agency to charge a reasonable fee for towing and storing the impounded vehicle; and 4) establishing conditions for the release of the impounded vehicle, such as presenting a valid driver's license, proof of ownership, and insurance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H857 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H857.pdf |
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