S 1064 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act removing the charitable immunity cap

This bill removes the legal limit on how much money charitable organizations can be held liable for in tort cases, such as accidents or injuries. Directly affected entities include non-profit corporations, trusts, and associations that operate as charities in Massachusetts. By amending Section 85K of the state's General Laws, the measure ensures that being a charity is no longer a defense against lawsuits seeking damages for negligence or other wrongful acts. Consequently, these organizations could face unlimited financial responsibility if a court rules in favor of an injured plaintiff.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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