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MA H2262
Establishing criminal responsibility for motor vehicle “hit and runs” on private property
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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
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition of Claire D. Cronin and others establishing criminal responsibility for motor vehicle operators who depart after knowingly colliding with or otherwise causing injury to any person on private property. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes criminal responsibility for motor vehicle operators who depart after knowingly colliding with or causing injury to any person on private property. The bill amends the current law by adding new sub-paragraphs to section 24 of chapter 90 of the General Laws. The first new sub-paragraph imposes a punishment of imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than two years, and a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, for operators who leave the scene after causing injury to a person. The second new sub-paragraph imposes a more severe punishment of imprisonment in the state prison for not less than two and a half years nor more than ten years, and a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000, for operators who leave the scene after causing injury that results in the death of a person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2262 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2262.pdf |
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