Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · 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

In committee Last action August 18, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 4395 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 18, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. 6 co-sponsors.