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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 engaging in high speed chases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws to create a new section, Section 25A, which imposes penalties for drivers who willfully ignore a police officer's signal to stop a motor vehicle and then operate the vehicle at a speed more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit for at least a mile. The penalties include a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment of up to 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction, or up to 5 years in state prison.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3085 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3085.pdf |
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