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MA H134
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Norman Orrall
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 242 Section 7B of Massachusetts General Laws to establish tort liability for operating off-highway or recreational vehicles in a manner that damages or destroys field crops or agricultural property on another person's land
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Maintains existing liability for willfully and intentionally removing, damaging, or destroying field crops or agricultural property without owner permission
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Expands the definition of protected agricultural property by adding "or device" to the existing list of covered items including structures used for husbandry
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Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session as House Bill No. 97
Legislative Description
Relative to agricultural crop and property destruction
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
6/27/2025