H1871

Relative to the reckless operation of motor vehicles

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1871 amends penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles, increasing fines and prison terms.

Massachusetts H1871 amends the penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles. It increases the maximum prison term for reckless operation from 2½ years to 5 years and raises the fine from $5,000 to $10,000. If the reckless operation causes serious bodily injury, the maximum prison term increases from 2½ years to 10 years and the fine from $5,000 to $25,000. If the reckless operation results in death, the maximum prison term increases from 2½ years to 20 years and the fine from $5,000 to $25,000.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Sep 16, 2025

House

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