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Introduced
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to tort actions for latent diseases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to exclude tort actions for damages due to latent diseases caused by exposure to toxic substances, such as asbestos, from the statute of limitations provisions. The bill is effective for all causes of action, including those that have already accrued or are currently pending. This change provides more flexibility for individuals seeking legal recourse for latent illnesses resulting from exposure to hazardous materials.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Nick Collins (D)*,
Jeff Roy (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5148 (on 11/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4884 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4884.pdf |
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