Bill > H3731

This bill proposes several changes to existing Massachusetts state laws related to pedestrian safety and legal liability. Specifically, the bill modifies provisions in chapters 81, 84, and 92 of the General Laws, making several key adjustments: it removes language about liability for injuries sustained on state highway and boulevard sidewalks, increases monetary damage limits from $4,000 and $5,000 to $100,000, and extends the timeframe for giving notice about injuries from 30 days to two years in certain circumstances. These changes effectively provide more flexibility and potentially greater financial compensation for individuals injured in public spaces, while also broadening the scope of when and how injury claims can be filed. The modifications appear designed to make legal recourse more accessible for individuals who have been injured, by providing a longer window to report injuries and increasing the potential monetary damages, particularly in cases where injury or incapacity might have previously prevented timely legal action.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3731