H2100
An Act relative to snow removal service liability limitation
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Bill overview
This bill aims to limit the liability of snow removal service providers in Massachusetts. It proposes to establish a cap on the amount of damages a homeowner can recover from a snow removal company for injuries or property damage caused by their services. The bill seeks to balance homeowner protection with the financial stability of snow removal businesses, particularly during winter storms. It also intends to clarify the circumstances under which a snow removal company would be held liable.
Key provisions
- Establishes a cap on damages recoverable from snow removal companies.
- Defines covered incidents related to snow removal services.
- Specifies circumstances under which liability may be waived.
- Addresses potential disputes between homeowners and snow removal providers.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Snow removal service providers
- Massachusetts residents
- Labor and Workforce Development
Notable changes
- Introduces a monetary limit on liability for snow removal companies.
- May clarify the scope of services covered by the liability limitations.
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Christopher M. Markey
Daniel M. Donahue
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Bill H.2100 194th (Current)
An Act relative to snow removal service liability limitation
By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2100) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to snow removal service liability limitations. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Ann-Margaret Ferrante Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2100
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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