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MA H1737
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Haggerty
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AI Summary
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Creates new Section 95A in Chapter 266 of the General Laws establishing criminal penalties for damaging historic homes listed in the State Register of Historic Places or identified by historic homestead plaques
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Prohibits willful, intentional removal of items including copper gutters, copper wiring, aluminum, or brick from historic homes, as well as defacing walls, wainscoting, or other parts of the structure
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Establishes penalties of a fine between $100 and $1,000, or imprisonment for up to 2 years
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Requires convicted offenders to reimburse historic home owners for the total amount of damage incurred, in addition to any fine assessed
Legislative Description
Relative to historic homes
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/10/2025