H 4736
An Act relative to protecting the public from street takeovers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase penalties for dangerous driving behaviors associated with street takeovers, such as reckless or negligent operation of a vehicle and actions that obstruct the movement of other vehicles. The goal is to protect public safety by addressing the risks posed by these events. The bill will likely result in stricter enforcement and potential legal consequences for those involved in street takeovers.
Key provisions
- Establishes penalties for reckless or negligent operation of a vehicle during street takeovers.
- Prohibits actions that hinder the movement of other vehicles during street takeovers.
- Addresses behaviors associated with street takeovers.
- Likely to increase enforcement efforts related to street takeovers.
- May result in increased legal consequences for participants in street takeovers.
Who is affected
- Individuals participating in street takeovers
- Motorists affected by street takeovers
- The general public
- Law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- The bill introduces specific penalties for driving behaviors related to street takeovers.
- It clarifies that obstructing the movement of other vehicles is a prohibited action.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher M. Markey
Cosponsors
Christopher M. Markey
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
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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