H 2278
An Act relative to late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets
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Bill overview
This bill addresses late fees and accrued interest charged on parking tickets in Massachusetts. It aims to limit the amount of additional fees that can be added to a parking ticket and to clarify how interest is calculated. The bill seeks to ensure fairness and transparency in the collection of fees related to parking violations. It also intends to provide municipalities with clear guidelines for managing these fees.
Key provisions
- Limits the amount of late fees that can be added to a parking ticket.
- Specifies how accrued interest on parking tickets should be calculated.
- Requires municipalities to provide clear information to residents about late fees and interest.
- Addresses the calculation of interest on unpaid parking tickets.
- Establishes guidelines for municipalities regarding the collection of parking fees.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Residents who receive parking tickets
- Regional Government entities
Notable changes
- Clarifies the rules regarding late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets.
- Potentially limits the total amount of fees that can be charged.
- Requires municipalities to be transparent about fee structures.
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Bill H.2278 194th (Current)
An Act relative to late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2278) of Carlos González relative to late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Carlos González Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2278
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 8/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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