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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit the defense of being a charitable entity to any cause of action based on tort brought against a corporation, trustees of a trust or members of an association. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to eliminate the legal defense known as "charitable immunity" for certain organizations, meaning that corporations, trustees of a trust, or members of an association can no longer claim they are exempt from lawsuits based on torts (civil wrongs causing harm) simply because they are a charity. Previously, these charitable entities could use their charitable status to avoid liability for negligence or other wrongful acts that caused harm, but this bill would remove that protection, making them fully accountable for their actions in tort cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1338 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1338.pdf |
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