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MA H723

MA H723
Relative to the unlawful passing of a school bus


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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