An Act increasing the maximum amount of penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill increases the maximum penalties that can be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton, Massachusetts. The current law limits the amount of penalties that can be assessed, and this bill seeks to raise that maximum. The bill was approved by the mayor and city council of Newton before being submitted to the legislature. It is currently being reviewed by committees in the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum amount of penalties for ordinance violations in Newton.
- The specific amount of the increase is not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill was approved by the Mayor and City Council of Newton.
- Currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and the Senate.
- Scheduled for a hearing on March 3, 2026.
Who is affected
- Residents of Newton, Massachusetts
- City of Newton government
- Individuals subject to ordinance violations
Notable changes
- Raises the maximum penalty amount for ordinance violations.
- No current law is explicitly referenced as being changed, but the bill seeks to increase existing penalties.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Cynthia Stone Creem
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