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MA H3085

MA H3085
Relative to high speed chases


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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 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)

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