Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H1687 — An Act relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill relates to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.

This bill addresses matters concerning the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. It aims to manage funding for head injury treatment services.

Summary

An Act relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends various sections of Chapter 90 of the General Laws regarding fines and assessments related to motor vehicle offenses and the allocation of those fines to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.

  • Section 59 of Chapter 10

    and → and Section 13B

    This change adds Section 13B to a list of sections in the law.

  • Section 13B(b) of Chapter 90

    provided that $50 of each fine collected under this section shall be deposited into the head injury treatment services trust fund.

    This addition mandates that a portion of fines collected be directed to the head injury treatment services trust fund.

  • Section 20 of Chapter 90

    50 → 100

    This change increases the specified fine amount from $50 to $100.

  • Section 24 (1)(a)(1) of Chapter 90

    There shall be an assessment of $250 against a person who is convicted of, is placed on probation for, or is granted a continuance without a finding for or otherwise pleads guilty to or admits to a finding of sufficient facts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants or stimulant substances under this section; → There shall be an assessment of $250 against a person who is convicted of, is placed on probation for, or is granted a continuance without a finding for or otherwise pleads guilty to or admits to a finding of sufficient facts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants or stimulant substances under this section; provided, however, that 100 per cent of the amount collected under this assessment shall be deposited monthly by the court with the state treasurer for who shall deposit it into the Head Injury Treatment Services (HITS) Trust Fund.

    This change details the deposit of funds from assessments into the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.

  • Section 24 (1)(a)(1) of Chapter 90

    75 per cent of the fines collected in this section shall be deposited monthly by the court with the state treasurer for who shall deposit into the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.

    This addition mandates that a specific percentage of fines be directed to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund.

  • Section 20 of Chapter 90

    $50 → $75

    This change increases the fine amount in the specified sentences from $50 to $75.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1687 do?
An Act relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund
Who sponsors H1687?
H1687 is sponsored by Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican).
What is the current status of H1687?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1687?
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