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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 unlawful passing of a school bus. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 14 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws to increase the fines for unlawfully passing a school bus. The first offense will now carry a fine of $500 to $1,000, and subsequent offenses will carry a fine of $1,000 to $2,000. The bill also requires the immediate revocation of the offender's driver's license, with a minimum 180-day suspension for a first offense and a 1-year suspension for subsequent offenses. Additionally, if the violation occurs in the presence of a law enforcement officer, the officer must immediately confiscate the driver's license, provide written notification of the suspension, and impound the vehicle for 12 hours at the driver's expense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H723 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H723.pdf |
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