Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1613 — An Act permitting persons to bring car damage arising from a pothole against the public entity into small claims court

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

In plain language

This bill allows people to sue public entities in small claims court for pothole damage to their vehicles.

The bill permits individuals to file claims in small claims court for vehicle damage caused by potholes against public entities. This provides a legal avenue for recovery for individuals facing such damages.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If your vehicle is damaged by a pothole, you can now pursue compensation from public entities in small claims court.

Summary

An Act permitting persons to bring car damage arising from a pothole against the public entity into small claims court

Bill Text

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1613 do?
An Act permitting persons to bring car damage arising from a pothole against the public entity into small claims court
Who sponsors H1613?
H1613 is sponsored by Tackey Chan (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1613?
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.
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