Bill > H2202

This bill, concerning small claims cases, proposes to increase the maximum amount of money that can be sought in these types of legal disputes. Specifically, it amends Section 21 of Chapter 218 of the General Laws by changing the existing limit of "two thousand dollars" to "$5,000" in two places within that section. Small claims cases are designed for simpler, less expensive resolution of disputes involving smaller sums of money, and this change would allow individuals to pursue larger claims within this streamlined court system. The bill also clarifies that this increase will only apply to cases filed after the bill becomes law, ensuring that cases already in the legal system are not affected by this change.