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MA H1458
Relative to the defense of private property rights through the prevention of abusive eminent domain takings in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to damages from eminent domain takings for private investment. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 79 of the General Laws to require that any agreement for damages from an eminent domain taking for private or commercial investment must award a minimum of two hundred percent of the fair market value for the parcel of land. The bill aims to provide stronger protections for private property rights and prevent abusive eminent domain takings for private investment purposes in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1458 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1458.pdf |
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