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MA H5136
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Schwartz
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AI Summary
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Newton, Massachusetts may impose penalties up to $2,000 for violations of city ordinances that are consistent with Commonwealth law
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Maximum penalty amount will be adjusted for inflation every five years beginning January 1, 2026, rounded to the nearest $100
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Inflation adjustments will be calculated using the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Mass.-N.H. area
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Filed as a home rule petition with approval from Newton's mayor and city council
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Increasing the maximum amount of penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
3/12/2026