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MA H2067
To establish a window falls prevention program within the Department of Public Health and mandate window guards in residential homes
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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 window guards in residential homes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Window Falls Prevention Program within the Department of Public Health in Massachusetts. The program aims to educate the public about the dangers of children, aged 6 years and under, falling from windows and the importance of installing window guards. The bill also mandates that owners of residential premises, including landlords, install window guards in any windows accessible to children on the third floor or higher. Landlords must provide window guards at no additional cost to tenants, and tenants are prohibited from removing the window guards except in emergency situations. The Department of Public Health is responsible for investigating complaints and imposing civil penalties of up to $10,000 for violations not remedied within 10 business days.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Ruth Balser (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2067 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2067.pdf |
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