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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H1823
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary