Bill > H1629

This bill modifies the existing indemnity provisions for public employees in Massachusetts by increasing the maximum liability limit from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Specifically, the bill amends Section 9 of Chapter 258 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs the financial protection and legal liability of public employees when they are sued for actions taken within the scope of their employment. By raising the liability cap fivefold, the bill provides greater potential compensation for individuals who may have been harmed by the actions of public employees, while also expanding the financial protection available to those employees in legal proceedings. This change could have significant implications for how public entities manage risk and handle potential legal claims against their employees.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1629