Bill > H2278

This bill modifies existing parking ticket regulations by limiting the total amount of late fees and accrued interest that can be charged to individuals. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to stipulate that additional fines and interest resulting from either delayed payment (more than 21 days after ticket issuance but before the parking clerk reports the fine to the registrar) or subsequent action by the registrar cannot exceed the original fine amount. In plain language, this means that if someone receives a parking ticket, the combined late fees and additional charges cannot be more than the initial ticket's monetary penalty, which aims to prevent escalating financial burdens on individuals who may be struggling to pay parking violations. The bill provides a consumer protection mechanism by capping potential additional financial penalties associated with parking tickets.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2278