S2578
An Act concerning sidewalks in the town of Scituate
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Bill overview
This bill addresses sidewalk maintenance and improvements within the town of Scituate, Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a process for addressing sidewalk issues and potentially ensuring their upkeep. The bill was approved by the town of Scituate and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government for review. It is related to previous legislation concerning sidewalk safety.
Key provisions
- Requires the town of Scituate to address sidewalk issues.
- Establishes a process for reporting and addressing sidewalk deficiencies.
- Authorizes the town to prioritize sidewalk improvements.
- The bill was approved by the town of Scituate.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who is affected
- Residents of Scituate, Massachusetts
- The town of Scituate
- Municipalities (as a precedent)
Notable changes
- This bill focuses specifically on Scituate, unlike broader legislation on sidewalk safety.
- It establishes a process for addressing sidewalk issues, which may not be explicitly detailed in current town ordinances.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsors
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.2578 194th (Current)
An Act concerning sidewalks in the town of Scituate
By Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Kearney of Scituate a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2578) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Patrick Joseph Kearney (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to sidewalks in the town of Scituate. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Patrick M. O'Connor , Patrick Joseph Kearney Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Scituate (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2578
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/4/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/04/2025 from 03:10 PM-01:30 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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