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MA H3731
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Livingstone
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AI Summary
- Removes exemptions that previously shielded the state from liability for injuries sustained on sidewalks of state highways and boulevards
- Increases the maximum damages cap for state highway defect claims from $4,000 to $100,000 (Chapter 81)
- Increases the maximum damages cap for municipal way defect claims from $5,000 to $100,000 (Chapter 84)
- Extends the deadline to file notice of injury claims from 30 days to 2 years
- Extends notice deadlines for executors/administrators of deceased or incapacitated injured persons from 30 days to 2 years after appointment or removal of incapacity
Legislative Description
To enhance pedestrian safety
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
9/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means9/8/2025
Transportation2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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