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 »
Woo Hoo Democrats in action
Mind ou it does not reall matter as taxes and fees are so high up there ou probabl can’t afford a car anyway
Glad I don’t live in Massachusetts this law is a clear violation of the constitution of the united states.
That state is going to hell fast. Demopoops are going to there jails soon. Hell bound.
Excuse me?
This is one stupid reason our prisons are overcrowded.my car is my private property, papers and effects. Hands off!
This is beyond unconstitutional and is about as sick as it gets.
What the hell is wrong with people.
A bill going nowhere.
Get out from under your rock. This is typical democrat$#%&!@*