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MA S1072

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Driscoll

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • $50 from each texting while driving fine would be deposited into the Head Injury Treatment Services (HITS) Trust Fund
  • 100% of the $250 assessment for OUI convictions (alcohol, marijuana, narcotics, depressants, or stimulants) would go to the HITS Trust Fund
  • 75% of fines from subsequent OUI offenses (2nd through 8th or more) would be deposited into the HITS Trust Fund
  • Certain motor vehicle violation fines under Section 20 would increase from $50 to $100, with a later amendment changing amounts from $50 to $75
  • Adds texting while driving (Section 13B) as a funding source for the existing HITS Trust Fund alongside OUI violations (Section 24)

Legislative Description

Relative to the head injury treatment services trust fund

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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