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MA H3442

MA H3442
Relative to the award of attorney’s fees, staff time, costs and expenses in code enforcement matters


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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 awarding of attorney’s fees, staff time, costs and expenses in code enforcement matters. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill allows any governmental unit or entity, such as a city, town, state agency, or department, to petition a court or agency for an award of attorney's fees, reimbursement for staff time, costs, and other expenses related to an enforcement action filed by the governmental entity seeking to enforce laws, rules, or regulations within its jurisdiction. The bill provides that these sums may be awarded either as part of any general or specific relief granted or specifically for that purpose.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

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

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