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MA S1189

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Montigny

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 90, Section 24 of Massachusetts General Laws to increase penalties for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death
  • Removes the lesser sentencing option of 1-2.5 years in jail/house of correction with $1,000-$5,000 fine, leaving only state prison sentences
  • Increases minimum mandatory imprisonment from 1 year to 2.5 years for this offense
  • Named "Katie Brienzo's Law" after a victim of a fatal hit-and-run incident
  • Filed by Senator Mark C. Montigny (Second Bristol and Plymouth); similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

To address leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death aka Katie Brienzo's Law

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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