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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/23/2017
06/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require landlords to install window guards in certain residential units housing children under 10 years of age. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires landlords to install window guards in residential units that house children under 10 years of age, at no additional cost to the tenant. The window guards must be removable if the windows are used for fire escape routes or access to other structures. Tenants are not allowed to remove the window guards except in emergency situations, such as a fire or the presence of hazardous materials. Landlords who discriminate against tenants based on this requirement will face a fine of $250 to $500.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
James Cantwell (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 06/29/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2500 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2500.pdf |
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