Bill
H 4395
An Act increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act
194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Introduced by Michelle Badger and 5 co-sponsors
Massachusetts bill increases criminal penalties specifically for hit-and-run collisions involving recreational vehicles to deter dangerous driver behavior and ensure accountability.
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means