An Act to clarify penalties for violations occurring while driving with a hardship license

This bill (HD 1630) amends Massachusetts law to clarify penalties for drivers violating the terms of a hardship license. It specifically adds two key clarifications: (1) penalties now apply to violations of "similar or like statutes" from other states, and (2) penalties explicitly cover drivers operating a vehicle in violation of hardship license terms. It directly affects drivers who hold hardship licenses (special permits for those with suspended licenses) and commit traffic violations while operating under those restricted licenses. The bill makes existing penalty language more precise without changing the core policy.