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MA H3031
To create the offense of leaving the scene after causing serious bodily injury
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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 leaving the scene of a traffic accident after causing serious bodily injury. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new offense of leaving the scene of a traffic accident after causing serious bodily injury. Under the proposed law, if a driver collides with or causes injury to another person resulting in serious bodily harm, and then leaves the scene without providing their name, residence, and vehicle registration number, they can be punished by up to 5 years in state prison, or 6 months to 2.5 years in jail, and a fine of $500 to $1,000. The term "serious bodily injury" is defined as having the same meaning as in an existing law, Section 24L(3) of Chapter 90 of the General Laws.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3031 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3031.pdf |
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