H 1695 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to landlords accountability with regard to drug houses

This bill proposes new penalties for landlords who knowingly rent out properties used for illegal drug activities. It applies to private residential owners but explicitly excludes housing authorities from these restrictions. Landlords found guilty of this violation could face civil fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per offense and potential loss of their property. Any fines collected would be directed to law enforcement agencies to fund drug awareness education and substance abuse counseling programs.
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

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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 · 0 co-sponsors

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Jamie Murphy
DDemocratic
MA
4th Norfolk