MA S1334

Bill

MA S1334

Relative to window guards in residential rental properties

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
10/19/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to window guards in residential rental properties. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve safety in residential rental properties by requiring landlords to install window guards in certain windows upon request by tenants with children aged 10 or younger. The key provisions include: 1) Defining key terms like "child," "landlord," "tenant," and "window guard"; 2) Requiring landlords to install and maintain window guards on applicable windows in a tenant's unit and common areas upon request; 3) Specifying design and installation requirements for the window guards; 4) Mandating that landlords provide tenants with notice of their right to request window guards, as well as training on their installation and maintenance; and 5) Prohibiting landlords from charging additional fees or discriminating against tenants who request window guards. The Department of Public Safety is tasked with promulgating regulations and enforcing the law, including through civil penalties for non-compliance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Mark Montigny (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/19/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1334

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1334
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1334.pdf

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