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MA H1613

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tackey Chan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals to sue state, county, or municipal governments in small claims court for tire and rim damage caused by potholes on public roadways
  • Amends Chapter 258, Section 3 of the Massachusetts General Laws (the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act) to create an exception for pothole-related vehicle damage claims
  • Directs these specific claims to be handled under sections 21-25 of Chapter 218, which governs small claims procedures
  • Filed by Representative Tackey Chan (2nd Norfolk) on January 13, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee
  • Similar legislation (House No. 1413) was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Permitting persons to bring car damage arising from a pothole against the public entity into small claims court

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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