MA H3101

Bill

MA H3101

Relative to the reckless operation of motor vehicles

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 the penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the existing laws related to the penalties for the reckless operation of motor vehicles. The key provisions are: 1. Removing the term "recklessly" from the language describing the operation of a motor vehicle in the existing law. 2. Defining "reckless" as violating one or more moving violations while traveling at least 25 miles per hour over the speed limit. 3. Establishing new penalties for reckless operation of a motor vehicle, including imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years for reckless operation, up to 10 years for reckless operation causing serious bodily injury, and up to 20 years for reckless operation causing death, as well as fines ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. 4. Striking out the term "recklessly" from a related section of the existing law. The overall aim of the bill is to strengthen the penalties for reckless driving behaviors that endanger public safety on the roads and highways.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Christopher Markey (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3101

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3101
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3101.pdf

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H38	Relative to motor vehicles and aircraft	Accompanied a new draft, see H4099	Similar To
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H4338	Establishing civil penalties for littering from a motor vehicle	Accompanied a study order, see H4721	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
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