MA H3495

Bill

MA H3495

To reimburse the prevailing party plaintiffs in ten taxpayer actions

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize taxable inhabitants to recover certain litigation expenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 53 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to allow taxable inhabitants who prevail in certain taxpayer actions to recover reasonable litigation expenses, including attorneys' fees and other costs, from the town, regional school district, or district involved. This change provides reimbursement for the prevailing party plaintiffs in ten such taxpayer actions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

David DeCoste (R), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3495

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3495
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3495.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1448	Providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to elderly governmental retirees	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H332	Relative to special education reimbursements	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H428	Relative to underground storage tanks	No further action taken	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H502	Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H537	To ensure access to generic medications	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To

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