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MA H3837

Relative to liability for release of hazardous materials


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Introduced
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "Condition of substantial release migration" in the Massachusetts General Laws related to liability for the release of hazardous materials. It provides a more detailed definition of this term, including specific scenarios that would constitute a condition of substantial release migration. The bill also adds a new definition for "Critical exposure pathways" and includes a provision that shields eligible persons from liability for releases at properties not previously identified as part of a disposal site if the Department of Environmental Protection has audited and approved their response actions. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and expand the circumstances under which parties can be held liable for the release of hazardous materials.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4898 (on 06/21/2022)

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