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MA H1909
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Murphy
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AI Summary
- Prohibits residential property owners from knowingly and intentionally renting or making available dwelling units used for unlawful manufacturing, storing, distributing, or using controlled substances
- Exempts housing authorities from liability under this provision
- Establishes escalating civil penalties: up to $1,000 for first offense, $5,000 for second offense, and $10,000 for each subsequent offense, plus possible forfeiture of the dwelling
- Allows courts to apportion penalties among multiple violators, with each violator jointly and severally liable
- Directs collected penalties to the arresting agency for drug awareness education, substance abuse counseling, or youth advocacy programs
Legislative Description
Relative to landlords accountability with regard to drug houses
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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