If you live in Massachusetts, don’t labor under the misconception that you own your vehicle, or a boat or plane. Under a bill sponsored by a Democrat legislator, the Commonwealth would forbid you from adding a hidden compartment to secure your private property, such as a handgun, money or other valuables.
Designed as an alleged anti-drug law, the bill would punish those who add a hidden compartment after the vehicle is purchased with a two-year mandatory prison sentence, and five years for subsequent offenses.
Even worse, the law would empower police to seize the vehicle under civil forfeiture law. Lawmakers in support of the House bill claim it’s necessary to prosecute the war on drugs. State police officials have endorsed the bill as needed to discourage drug trafficking.
Learn how the bill lessens the burden of proof on the Commonwealth and effectively guts the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures. The disturbing details can be found on the next page.NEXT PAGE »
What a screwed up law. The first revolution started in this state and if they keep trampling people’s rights it’s going to start here again. Remember the legislators names folks, let’s vote their asses out of office!
Good God, these people need a life…
Never happen.
Just more BS to become a communist state.. Thanks alot.
More liberal stupidity!
Demorats and Elizabeth Warren are all for it for sure..
Prohibition is unconstitutional.
I can see big law suite
F**e news and pathetic scare tactics. When it comes to an article about a proposed bill, you can actually look up the bill for yourself. The bill specifically states that it would be an illegal compartment only if the compartment was to be used (or conspired to be used) to transport controlled substances or proceeds from controlled substance sales. There is a high burden of proof to prove, such as a large scale narcotics investigation OR like finding drugs in your compartment!!!
Oh, by the way, it’s already illegal under federal law to have a hidden compartment (for hauling drugs!!) And they will seize your vehicle if they find it.
that could include a trunk…so they can fine any one..