An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to improve the enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws across Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that local regulations are consistently and effectively applied by municipalities. The bill’s purpose is to strengthen the process for addressing violations of local rules and regulations. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- The bill addresses the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws.
- It mandates municipalities to establish clear procedures for enforcing local regulations.
- The bill likely aims to increase accountability for municipalities in enforcing their ordinances.
- It may include provisions for addressing citizen complaints regarding ordinance violations.
- The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Judiciary Committee.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Local government officials
- Businesses operating within Massachusetts
- Individuals subject to municipal ordinances
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on strengthening enforcement mechanisms for existing municipal ordinances.
- It does not appear to introduce any new ordinances or by-laws.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Michael O. Moore
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