H 4635
An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws
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Bill overview
This bill amends the maximum fines for municipal ordinance and by-law violations. Currently, fines are capped at $300, but this legislation increases that amount to $500. The goal is to improve the enforcement of local regulations by providing municipalities with a higher potential penalty for non-compliance. This change aims to encourage greater adherence to existing local rules and bylaws.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum fine for municipal ordinance and by-law violations.
- Raises the current fine limit from $300 to $500.
- The amendment applies to violations of municipal ordinances and by-laws.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Residents subject to municipal ordinances
- Businesses subject to municipal ordinances
Notable changes
- Increases the monetary penalty for violations of local ordinances and by-laws.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Andres X. Vargas
Brian M. Ashe
Brian W. Murray
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An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4635
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 10/23/2025 | House | New draft of H1669 |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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