Massachusetts H1823 increases penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles.

Massachusetts H1823, known as the James Ward Act, amends the state's General Laws to increase penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles. The bill raises the maximum imprisonment term from one year to two and a half years and increases the maximum fine from $1,000 to $5,000. It also mandates that operators of recreational vehicles must stop and provide their name, address, and vehicle registration number if they cause bodily injury.

Massachusetts H1823 increases penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles.

Massachusetts H1823, known as the James Ward Act, amends the state's General Laws to increase penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles. The bill raises the maximum imprisonment term from one year to two and a half years and increases the maximum fine from $1,000 to $5,000. It also mandates that operators of recreational vehicles must stop and provide their name, address, and vehicle registration number if they cause bodily injury.