Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1737 — An Act relative to historic homes

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses regulations concerning historic homes.

The bill changes rules about historic homes to preserve their significance. It aims to improve the management and protection of these properties.

Summary

An Act relative to historic homes

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The bill establishes a new section defining penalties for damaging historic homes and provides for reimbursement to the owners for damages.

  • Chapter 266, Section 95A

    In this section, “historic home” shall mean any dwelling house listed in the State Register of Historic Places established and maintained by the Massachusetts Historical Commission pursuant to G. L. c. 9, section 26C or identified by a plaque identifying the homestead as an historic homestead pursuant to G. L. c. 9, section 27D. Whoever willfully, intentionally and without right removes items, including, but not limited to, copper gutters, copper wiring, aluminum or brick; displaces, destroys, defaces, mars or injures the walls, wainscoting or any other part of any historical home, or the appurtenances thereof, by cutting, breaking, writing or otherwise, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1000 or by imprisonment for not more than 2 years. Any person convicted under the provisions of this section shall, in addition to the fine assessed, reimburse the historic home owner for the total amount of damage incurred.

    This new section penalizes individuals for damaging historic homes and mandates reimbursement to the owners for any damages caused.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1737 do?
An Act relative to historic homes
Who sponsors H1737?
H1737 is sponsored by Richard M. Haggerty (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1737?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1737?
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