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Bill > H3743
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Introduced
03/27/2017
03/27/2017
In Committee
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill allows the owner of a building or structure to bring a civil action against a company or contractor that completes a standard flood hazard determination form for a bank or insurance company if the form incorrectly designates the building or structure as being located within or outside a special flood hazard area, and the owner suffers damages, such as failing to obtain flood insurance. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that the flood hazard determination was conducted correctly if the form is certified by a professional engineer or land surveyor, but this presumption can be overcome if the court finds the determination was conducted incorrectly. The court may award the building owner actual damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3743 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3743.pdf |
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