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MA H1865

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Markey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 25A in Chapter 90 of the General Laws establishing criminal penalties for fleeing police at high speed
  • Applies when a driver willfully ignores a police officer's signal to stop and then travels more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit for at least one mile
  • Penalties include a fine up to $1,000 and imprisonment in jail or house of correction for up to 2.5 years, or state prison for up to 5 years
  • Filed by Representative Christopher M. Markey of the 9th Bristol District on January 17, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1666 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to high speed chases

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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