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MA S1139
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 229, Section 2 of Massachusetts General Laws to clarify that wrongful death actions are not derivative of personal injury claims brought by the deceased
- Allows families to file wrongful death lawsuits regardless of whether the deceased person timely filed their own personal injury claim before death
- Applies retroactively to July 6, 2023
- Sponsored by Senator John F. Keenan (Norfolk and Plymouth) and referred to the Judiciary Committee
- Filed January 16, 2025 as part of the 194th General Court (2025-2026 session)
Legislative Description
To restore the statute of limitations for deaths due to tobacco use
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
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