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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to recovery damages related to bodily injury or property damages from defective public ways. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 15 of Chapter 84 of the Massachusetts General Laws by increasing the monetary threshold for damages related to defective public ways from $5,000 to $50,000. The change effectively raises the limit on financial recovery that municipalities and regional governments might be liable for when someone suffers bodily injury or property damage due to poorly maintained public roads, streets, or other public thoroughfares. By significantly increasing the damage cap from $5,000 to $50,000, the bill provides potentially greater compensation for individuals who are harmed by infrastructure defects, while also expanding the potential financial exposure for local governmental entities responsible for maintaining public infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/15/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1426 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1426.pdf |
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