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MA H1707
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Galvin
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AI Summary
- Creates new Section 25A in Chapter 90 of the General Laws establishing the crime of reckless evasion of a police officer while operating a motor vehicle
- Penalties include a fine of $100 to $1,000 and/or imprisonment of 6 months to 2 years
- Conviction results in a mandatory 60-day driver's license suspension by the Registry of Motor Vehicles
- "Willful or wanton disregard" is defined to include causing property damage or committing three or more moving violations while fleeing police
- Filed by Representative William C. Galvin (6th Norfolk) on January 13, 2025; similar bill (H.1503) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to the reckless evasion of a police officer
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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