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MA H4603

MA H4603
Permitting the city of Revere to establish penalties and liens for noise ordinance violations


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Introduced
10/14/2025
In Committee
11/13/2025
Crossed Over
12/11/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Revere be authorized to establish penalties and liens for noise ordinance violations. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill allows the city of Revere to establish a comprehensive enforcement mechanism for its noise ordinance violations. Specifically, the city can now issue citations for noise-related infractions, create appeal and hearing processes for those citations, file real estate liens to collect unpaid fines or penalties, and utilize enforcement provisions outlined in chapter 40U of the General Laws. The bill importantly clarifies that these enforcement powers apply only to noise violations that are separate from other municipal code violations related to health, sanitation, housing, fire safety, building standards, plumbing, or electrical codes. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, granting Revere additional legal tools to address noise-related issues within the city and providing a structured approach to managing and penalizing such violations through a clear citation and lien process.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 01/29/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4603
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4603.pdf
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