H4736
An Act relative to protecting the public from street takeovers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase penalties for reckless or negligent driving that endangers public safety and obstructs the movement of other vehicles, specifically targeting street takeovers. It seeks to address concerns related to disruptive and potentially dangerous driving behavior often associated with these events. The bill intends to provide clearer legal frameworks for addressing these incidents and protecting the public.
Key provisions
- Establishes penalties for reckless or negligent operation of a vehicle.
- Addresses hindering the movement of other vehicles.
- Targets driving behavior associated with street takeovers.
- Likely to involve increased fines and potential criminal charges.
- May require law enforcement to have specific guidelines for addressing street takeovers.
- Could lead to the implementation of stricter regulations regarding street use.
- Focuses on deterring dangerous driving practices.
- Aims to protect public safety and reduce traffic disruptions.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Vehicle Owners
- Pedestrians
- Residents in affected areas
- Law Enforcement
Notable changes
- Potentially introduces new or strengthened penalties for specific driving offenses.
- May clarify the legal definition of ‘street takeover’ for law enforcement.
- Could lead to increased police presence in areas prone to street takeovers.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Christopher M. Markey
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Christopher M. Markey
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.4736 194th (Current)
An Act relative to protecting the public from street takeovers
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish penalties for reckless or negligent operation of a vehicle and hindering the movement of other vehicles. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Christopher M. Markey
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4736
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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