MA S938

Bill

MA S938

Relative to private right of action to preserve public safety

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to private right of action to preserve public safety. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 123 of Chapter 266, a law concerning public safety, by adding a provision that allows individuals to be sued in a civil proceeding (a lawsuit outside of criminal court) if they knowingly, willfully, or wantonly trespass on a state highway without a valid reason, referred to as "just cause." Examples of just cause are provided, including having a disabled vehicle or experiencing a medical emergency, meaning these situations would be considered legitimate reasons for being on a state highway and thus not subject to this civil liability.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Bruce Tarr (R)*, Viriato deMacedo (R), Diana Dizoglio (D), Robert Hedlund (R), Donald Humason (R), Joan Lovely (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2204 (on 04/04/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S938

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S938
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S938
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S938.pdf

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