MA S1372

Bill

Relative to the illegal occupation of a building

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/05/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
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)

James Timilty (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/05/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1372

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1372
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1372.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1314	Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study relative to the application of building codes when existing structures in gateway cities are converted to a mixed-use development	No further action taken	Similar To
H1317	Establishing the building code coordinating council	No further action taken	Similar To
H1670	Relative to Commonwealth building projects	No further action taken	Similar To
H2996	Increasing transparency for the University of Massachusetts Building Authority	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
S1743	Relative to commonwealth building projects	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1756	To reduce energy burdens and increase competitiveness in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S296	Relative to projects funded by the school building authority	Accompanied a study order, see S2428	Similar To
S331	Relative to increased access to safe swimming	Accompanied a study order, see S2425	Similar To

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