MA S1087

Bill

MA S1087

To enforce snow removal requirements

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 to enforce snow removal requirements. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 5 of Chapter 40U, a Massachusetts law, to strengthen snow removal requirements for municipalities and regional governments. Specifically, it inserts new language that mandates these local governments must ensure snow and ice are removed from sidewalks to a degree that allows for reasonable pedestrian access along the entire sidewalk and also permits pedestrians to safely enter any adjacent road crosswalk from the sidewalk. This aims to improve public safety and accessibility during winter weather.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

John Keenan (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2385 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1087

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1087
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1087
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1087.pdf

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S2263	Relative to the removal or transportation of trash	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2385	Municipalities and local government issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S367	Establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program	Accompanied a study order, see H4484	Similar To
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S478	Relative to vegetation management	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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