Massachusetts S1080 increases penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles, known as the James Ward Act.

Massachusetts S1080, also known as the James Ward Act, increases penalties for hit and runs involving recreational vehicles. The bill amends Section 26B of Chapter 90B of the General Laws to impose harsher penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for those who leave the scene of an accident involving bodily injury. The new penalties include up to one year in jail or a fine of up to $1,000 for causing injury without death, and up to two and a half years in jail or a fine of up to $5,000 for causing death.

Massachusetts S1080 increases penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles, known as the James Ward Act.

Massachusetts S1080, also known as the James Ward Act, increases penalties for hit and runs involving recreational vehicles. The bill amends Section 26B of Chapter 90B of the General Laws to impose harsher penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for those who leave the scene of an accident involving bodily injury. The new penalties include up to one year in jail or a fine of up to $1,000 for causing injury without death, and up to two and a half years in jail or a fine of up to $5,000 for causing death.