MA H3331

Bill

To clarify the charitable purposes of certain organizations

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/13/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to clarify the charitable purposes of certain organizations. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the charitable purposes of certain organizations. It amends Section 85K of Chapter 231 of the General Laws to limit the liability in tort actions against organizations that are charities, provided that the tort was committed in the course of the organization's charitable activities and the organization derives more than 50% of its income from charitable gifts or donations, or if the organization has been established primarily for religious purposes. The liability in such cases would be limited to $20,000, excluding interest and costs.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Chris Hendricks (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 03/12/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3331

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3331
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3331.pdf

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