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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the illegal occupation of a building. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 148 of the General Laws to create a new Section 34E, which establishes penalties for owners, occupants, lessees, or other persons who knowingly, recklessly, or negligently cause or allow a building or structure to be illegally occupied. "Illegally occupied" is defined in seven specific ways, such as occupation without proper permits or certificates, exceeding occupancy load limits, or lacking adequate fire protection systems. The penalties include fines of up to $15,000 or imprisonment of up to 2.5 years for a first offense, and fines of up to $35,000 or up to 5 years in state prison for a second or subsequent offense.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/05/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1372 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1372.pdf |
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