Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1871 — An Act relative to the reckless operation of motor vehicles

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 addresses issues related to reckless driving of motor vehicles.

This bill pertains to the regulation of reckless motor vehicle operation. It aims to establish measures and consequences for such behavior on the road.

Summary

An Act relative to the reckless operation of motor vehicles

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The bill establishes specific penalties for operating a motor vehicle recklessly and removes existing language regarding reckless operation.

  • Chapter 90, Section 24

    recklessly, or operates such a vehicle

    Removes the phrase 'recklessly, or operates such a vehicle' from the statute.

  • Chapter 90, Section 24

    Whoever upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a motor vehicle recklessly, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years, or by imprisonment for not more than 2½ years in a jail or house of correction and by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000.

    Adds a new penalty for reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

  • Chapter 90, Section 24

    Whoever upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a motor vehicle recklessly and by such operation causes the serious bodily injury of any person, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years, or by imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 2½ years in a jail or house of correction and by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000. For the purpose of this section the term “serious bodily injury” shall have the same meaning as in subdivision (3) of section 24L.

    Introduces penalties for causing serious bodily injury while operating a vehicle recklessly.

  • Chapter 90, Section 24

    Whoever upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a motor vehicle recklessly, and by such reckless operation causes the death of another, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 20 years, and by a fine of not more than $25,000.

    Adds penalties for causing death while operating a vehicle recklessly.

  • Chapter 90, Section 24

    For purposes of this section “reckless” shall be defined as: violating 1 or more moving violations while traveling at least 25 miles per hour over the speed limit.

    Defines 'reckless' operation of a motor vehicle for the purposes of the statute.

  • Chapter 90, Section 24G

    recklessly or

    Removes the phrase 'recklessly or' from the statute.

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1871 do?
An Act relative to the reckless operation of motor vehicles
Who sponsors H1871?
H1871 is sponsored by Christopher M. Markey (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1871?
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 H1871?
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