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MA H1570

MA H1570
Relative to historic homes


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for illegally removing certain parts of historical homes. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 266 of the General Laws to establish a new section that imposes penalties for the willful and intentional removal or destruction of certain items, including copper gutters, copper wiring, aluminum, or brick, from historic homes listed in the State Register of Historic Places or identified by a plaque as an historic homestead. The penalty includes a fine of between $100 and $1,000, or up to 2 years of imprisonment, as well as reimbursement to the historic home owner for the total amount of damage incurred.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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