An Act relative to offenses while driving on a non-administrative license suspension

This Massachusetts bill (HD 2624) increases penalties for drivers operating a vehicle while suspended or ineligible to drive, specifically when their reckless or negligent driving causes injury or death. It creates tiered punishments: up to 2.5 years in jail or $1,000 for minor injury; up to 5 years in prison or $3,000 for serious injury; and up to 10 years in prison or $5,000 for causing death. The law automatically revokes licenses for 60 days to 1 year (for injury) or 2 years (for death) after conviction, with no appeal staying the revocation. It applies only to drivers who were suspended/ineligible at the time of the offense and caused harm through reckless driving.