MA S930

Bill

MA S930

Relative to statutes of repose

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to statutes of repose. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the statute of repose for actions of tort arising from deficiencies or neglect in the design, planning, construction, or general administration of improvements to real property. Specifically, it extends the statute of repose from 6 years to 10 years for both private and public agency projects. Additionally, the bill states that any extension of a statute of repose or limitations related to filing claims under a state or local building code will enlarge the opportunity for individuals to raise timely claims based on building code violations or to file timely complaints against contractors.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Diana Dizoglio (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S930

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S930
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S930.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1531	To further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H216	Defining client, intended use and intended user in real property appraisal assignments and reports	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H2540	To insure fair taxation of affordable housing	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2600	Relative to municipal option abatement for contaminated real property	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2602	Providing for a certain real property tax exemption	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S1809	Relative to diverse marketing programs	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2496	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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