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MA H1692

MA H1692
Relative to civil liability for protecting one’s home


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide legal protections for individuals who injure or kill a person who is unlawfully entering their dwelling. Specifically, it states that if a person is found not guilty in a criminal case for such an incident, they shall not be liable in any subsequent civil proceedings related to the injury or death of the individual who was unlawfully in their home.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

bill text


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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1692
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1692.pdf
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