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MA H2291

Relative to repeat drunk driving offenders


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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 repeat offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several changes to the laws regarding repeat drunk driving offenders in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring at least 30 days of community service as part of any probation, parole, or furlough for a first-time drunk driving offense. 2. Mandating an alcohol assessment by the Department of Public Health for all repeat offenders, with the assessment results becoming a mandatory condition of their probation or parole. 3. Increasing the maximum sentence for repeat offenders from 5 years to 7 or 10 years, depending on the number of prior offenses. 4. Adding a new offense for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more while a child under 14 is in the vehicle, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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