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MA H5136
MA H5136Increasing the maximum amount of penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to increasing the maximum amount of penalties for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill allows the city of Newton to impose penalties of up to $2,000 for violations of its ordinances, provided these ordinances do not conflict with state laws. Importantly, this maximum penalty amount will be adjusted for inflation every five years starting January 1, 2026, using the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area, with the adjusted amount rounded to the nearest $100.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5136 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5136.pdf |
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