Bill > H3253

This bill proposes to add a new section to Chapter 231 of the General Laws, which deals with civil procedures. The key provision is that a "historical preservation organization"—defined as a nonprofit entity in Massachusetts primarily focused on preserving history and owning or managing historically significant real property open to the public—and its trustees, employees, or agents will be protected from liability for damages. This protection applies to actions or omissions related to the control or operation of historically significant properties exhibited to the public, unless those actions or omissions are proven to be willful, wanton, or reckless. This means that ordinary negligence will not be grounds for a lawsuit against these organizations or their personnel for incidents occurring on these historical sites.