Increases penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles in Massachusetts.

The bill, known as the James Ward Act, amends Section 26B of Chapter 90B in the Massachusetts General Laws to increase penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles. It raises the maximum imprisonment term from 1 year to 2.5 years and increases the maximum fine from $1,000 to $5,000. The changes apply to incidents where the driver leaves the scene without providing necessary information after causing bodily injury or death to another person.

Increases penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles in Massachusetts.

The bill, known as the James Ward Act, amends Section 26B of Chapter 90B in the Massachusetts General Laws to increase penalties for hit and run incidents involving recreational vehicles. It raises the maximum imprisonment term from 1 year to 2.5 years and increases the maximum fine from $1,000 to $5,000. The changes apply to incidents where the driver leaves the scene without providing necessary information after causing bodily injury or death to another person.