By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of James R. Miceli relative to the penalties for manslaughter when caused by the operation of a motor vehicle.  The Judiciary.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

James R. Miceli

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act to create penalties for manslaughter when caused by the operation of a motor vehicle.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

   Chapter 265 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2000 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:—
   Section 13½. Whoever commits manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle shall be punished in the state prison for not more than twenty years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and imprisonment in jail or a house correction for not more than two and one-half years. Upon a conviction under this section, the court shall immediately notify the registrar, who shall suspend the license, permit or right to operate of such person for fifteen years.