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MA H1957

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 24 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws regarding operating under the influence (OUI) offenses
  • Allows prior OUI convictions to be used as evidence in repeat offense prosecutions even if those convictions have been sealed under Section 100A of Chapter 276
  • Creates an exception to Massachusetts record-sealing laws specifically for OUI cases to enable enhanced penalties for repeat offenders
  • Filed by Representative David M. Rogers (24th Middlesex) with support from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 1735

Legislative Description

To ensure the ability to prosecute repeat OUI offenses

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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