Bill > H1907

This bill modifies Massachusetts General Laws by creating a new legal mechanism for individuals who believe they have been wrongfully disinvited from a property. Specifically, the bill allows a person who receives a written notice of being unwelcome on certain premises to file a complaint in district court to challenge that notice, if they have a "good faith reasonable belief" that they have a right to access the property. The court will have discretionary power to vacate the notice if it determines that the person who issued the notice abused their control over the premises. If the court grants such an order, it will serve as a complete defense against any criminal trespass charges that might otherwise result from the person entering the property. This provision appears designed to provide a legal safeguard for individuals who may have been arbitrarily or unfairly denied access to a location where they believe they have a legitimate right to be, while still preserving property owners' fundamental control over their premises.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1907