S 1426
An Act relative to damages from defective public ways
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a process for individuals injured or who have property damage due to defects in public ways, such as roads and sidewalks, to recover damages from the municipality or regional government responsible for maintaining them. Currently, it can be difficult for residents to seek compensation for injuries caused by poorly maintained public infrastructure. The bill seeks to clarify and streamline this process, ensuring accountability and providing a legal avenue for those harmed.
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William N. Brownsberger
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William N. Brownsberger
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Bill S.1426 194th (Current)
An Act relative to damages from defective public ways
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to recovery damages related to bodily injury or property damages from defective public ways. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenter: William N. Brownsberger Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1426
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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