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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to window guards in residential rental properties. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 143 of the General Laws to require landlords of residential rental properties to install and maintain window guards in all applicable windows (windows greater than six feet above grade that are capable of opening to allow a five-inch diameter ball to pass through and are not connected to a fire escape) upon request by a tenant with a child ten years of age or under. The bill defines key terms, specifies requirements for the design and installation of window guards, mandates that landlords provide annual written and oral notice to tenants of their right to request window guards, and prohibits landlords from charging additional fees or discriminating against tenants who request window guards. The Department of Public Safety is tasked with promulgating regulations and establishing training programs related to the installation and maintenance of window guards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1428 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1428.pdf |
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