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MA H937
Relative to the award of attorney’s fees, staff time, costs and expenses in code enforcement matters
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the awarding of attorney’s fees, staff time, costs and expenses in code enforcement matters. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill allows any governmental entity, such as a city, town, state agency, or department, to petition the court or agency for an award of attorney's fees, reimbursement for staff time, costs, and other expenses related to an enforcement action. These costs and expenses can be awarded as part of the general or specific relief granted in the enforcement action.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H937 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H937.pdf |
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