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MA H1907

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Muradian

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 120 of Chapter 266 of the General Laws (criminal trespass statute) by adding two new paragraphs

  • Allows individuals who have a good faith reasonable belief they have a right to access premises, but receive written notice barring them, to file a complaint in district court to vacate the notice

  • Courts may vacate a disinvitation notice if the person issuing it abused their discretion of control over the premises

  • A court order vacating the notice provides a complete affirmative defense against any criminal trespass prosecution under this section

Legislative Description

Relative to appealing a notice of disinvitation

Last Action

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

10/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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