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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to parking and pedestrian safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve parking and pedestrian safety in Massachusetts. It requires commercial buildings with on-street angle or perpendicular parking to install safety appurtenances, such as bollards or retaining walls, to separate the parking spaces from the sidewalk and prevent vehicles from entering the pedestrian areas. The bill also establishes a commission to investigate best practices for physical safety measures in parking lots and public spaces and develop recommendations for rules and regulations. Additionally, the bill allows insurers to provide discounts to commercial property owners who install these safety appurtenances. The requirements apply only to commercial buildings permitted after the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1779 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1779.pdf |
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