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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
03/21/2016
03/21/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to impose a penalty for the damaging of historic homes. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add a new section to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, establishing a penalty for damaging historic homes. An "historic home" is defined as any dwelling listed on the State Register of Historic Places or identified by a plaque as an historic homestead, as maintained by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. The bill states that anyone who willfully and intentionally removes items from, or damages, defaces, or injures any part of an historic home or its appurtenances, will face a fine of between $100 and $1000, or imprisonment for up to two years, or both. Additionally, convicted individuals will be required to pay the historic home owner for the full amount of damages incurred.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/21/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1519 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1519.pdf |
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