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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/14/2018
02/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 8 of Chapter 89 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to increase the penalty for right-of-way violations at intersections. Specifically, the bill increases the base fine from $35 to $200. Additionally, the bill introduces new penalties depending on the consequences of the violation: a $200 fine and up to 30 days license suspension if the violation results in injury, a $500 fine and up to 90 days suspension if it results in serious bodily injury, and a $1,000 fine and up to 180 days suspension if it results in death. The bill also defines "serious bodily injury" for the purposes of these new penalties.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (17)
Jay Barrows (R),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
William Crocker (R),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Peter Durant (R),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Ken Gordon (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Sarah Peake (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2752 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2752.pdf |
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