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MA H1723
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmine Gentile
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 85K of Chapter 231 of the General Laws to completely eliminate the charitable immunity defense in tort lawsuits against charitable organizations
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Charitable status of a corporation, trust, or association can no longer be used as a defense against tort claims under the proposed change
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Removes the existing damages cap that currently limits liability for charitable organizations in Massachusetts
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Filed by Representative Carmine Lawrence Gentile (13th Middlesex) on January 7, 2025, with co-sponsors from Worcester districts
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Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 1524
Legislative Description
To eliminate the charitable immunity cap
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/14/2025