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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/22/2019
07/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the payment of damages caused by the release of petroleum from underground storage tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide financial compensation to citizens of the Commonwealth who have suffered damage caused by the release of petroleum from underground storage tanks. It allows them to recover funds to cover personal and legal expenses, as well as loss of property value, without requiring a court judgment. The funds for this compensation will be drawn from the 21J fund, which is the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21J fund. The bill also applies retroactively to any properties already undergoing remediation through the 21J fund at the time of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/22/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H794 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H794.pdf |
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