Massachusetts H3670 amends the General Laws to impose penalties for dangerous high-speed pursuits.

Massachusetts H3670 amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws by adding a new section 25A. This section imposes penalties on individuals who refuse to stop when signaled by a police officer in uniform or displaying their badge, and subsequently operate a motor vehicle negligently or recklessly to evade or elude police. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, or both. The bill also mandates a $250 assessment for such convictions, which is to be deposited into the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. This assessment is non-waivable.

Massachusetts H3670 amends the General Laws to impose penalties for dangerous high-speed pursuits.

Massachusetts H3670 amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws by adding a new section 25A. This section imposes penalties on individuals who refuse to stop when signaled by a police officer in uniform or displaying their badge, and subsequently operate a motor vehicle negligently or recklessly to evade or elude police. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, or both. The bill also mandates a $250 assessment for such convictions, which is to be deposited into the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. This assessment is non-waivable.