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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
Relative to the payment of damages caused by the release of petroleum from underground storage tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to allow citizens of the Commonwealth to recover funds from the Chapter 21J fund to remediate personal and legal expenses, as well as loss of property value, caused by the release of petroleum from underground storage tanks. The funds can be recovered without the requirement of a court judgment, as long as the citizen can provide proof of assessable financial damage. The bill also states that it will apply to any properties undergoing remediation through the 21J fund at the time of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H429 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H429.pdf |
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