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Bill > S1295
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to increase the maximum civil penalty for violations of municipal ordinances and by-laws from three to five dollars. Additionally, the bill allows municipalities or their enforcement agencies to sue in court to enforce ordinances or by-laws, and the court can assess civil penalties in addition to any equitable relief ordered, considering factors such as the willfulness of the violation, harm to public health and safety, economic benefit to the defendant, costs to the municipality, history of noncompliance, and the defendant's efforts to cure or cease the violation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2647 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1295 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1295.pdf |
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