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MA H4736
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Markey
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense for reckless or negligent vehicle operation that hinders traffic movement with a group of 2 or more vehicles on public ways or accessible private property, punishable by up to 2.5 years in a house of correction and/or up to $2,000 fine
- Prohibits continuances without a finding for street takeover violations
- Authorizes vehicle forfeiture upon conviction, with district attorneys or the attorney general able to petition courts for forfeiture through civil proceedings
- Directs forfeiture sale proceeds to the General Fund of the municipality where the crime occurred, after paying forfeiture-related expenses
- Adds enhanced penalty for disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace while masked: up to 1 year imprisonment and/or up to $500 fine
Legislative Description
Relative to protecting the public from street takeovers
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
11/26/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary11/6/2025
Rules10/15/2025
Full Bill Text
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