H 1423 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to leaving the scene of a collision

This bill amends Massachusetts laws regarding leaving the scene of a collision to explicitly include incidents involving property damage or non-fatal injuries. It requires drivers to stop if they have reason to know they have hit another vehicle or caused harm to a person who did not die as a result. The change clarifies that the legal obligation to remain at the scene applies not only to fatal accidents but also to any collision where injury or property damage is known or reasonably suspected.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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