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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 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)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2291 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2291.pdf |
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