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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 imposing penalties on home improvement contractors for certain actions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill imposes penalties on home improvement contractors in Massachusetts for certain actions. Specifically, it creates a felony offense punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $20,000 fine if a contractor leaves the state without making reasonable provisions for completing contracted work or willfully fails to comply with a court order related to Chapter 142A of the state's General Laws, which governs home improvement contractors. The bill also allows the governor to demand the arrest and extradition of a contractor charged with this felony offense if they have fled the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3040 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3040.pdf |
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