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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 definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws in Massachusetts. It provides a specific definition of fraud as "a statement, act or omission relating to a material fact that (i) has the natural tendency to be relied upon by or to influence the average person, (ii) is knowingly false or misleading or is in reckless disregard of its truth or falsity, and (iii) is intended to mislead, regardless of whether the statement, act or omission is actually relied upon." This definition is incorporated into sections of the General Laws governing public construction bids and projects, clarifying the standard for what constitutes fraudulent behavior in the bidding process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2664 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2664.pdf |
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