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MA H4289
MA H4289Authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates and parking fines during certain declared emergencies
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Introduced
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates and parking fines during certain declared emergencies
AI Summary
This bill authorizes cities and towns in Massachusetts to establish reduced maximum tow rates and parking fines during certain declared emergencies, such as snow emergencies, natural disasters, and states of emergency related to natural disasters. Specifically, the bill allows cities and towns to set the maximum parking violation rate at half the normal rate and the maximum involuntary towing rate at half the normal rate during these declared emergencies. This provides relief to residents who may have their vehicles towed or receive parking tickets during these difficult situations.
Sponsors (6)
Marcos Devers (D),
Carlos González (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (J)
Last Action
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4289 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4289.pdf |
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