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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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1570 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1570.pdf |
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