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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to legal proceedings to recover damages caused by exposure to lead. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance legal proceedings for individuals harmed by exposure to lead. It amends the existing law to change a reference from "one hundred and ninety-nine B" to "one hundred and ninety-nine C", and introduces a new section that establishes a presumption of causation when a plaintiff shows elevated lead levels, and shifts the burden to the defendant who placed lead-containing products into commerce to prove they took adequate safety measures or that their product could not have caused the harm. The bill also allows courts to apportion liability among responsible parties and provides a 6-year window for claims. Additionally, the Department of Public Health can add other lead-containing products to the law if deemed necessary for public health protection.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
David LeBoeuf (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1725 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1725.pdf |
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