An Act to eliminate the charitable immunity cap
This bill aims to remove the legal protection known as charitable immunity for nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Currently, charities can limit their liability for injuries caused by their negligence, but this legislation would allow individuals to sue these organizations for damages just as they would with other entities. The change directly affects nonprofits, such as hospitals and schools, by eliminating the specific defense that prevents lawsuits based on their charitable status. As a result, victims of accidents involving these organizations would have a clearer path to seeking compensation for their injuries.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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