An Act relative to late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets

This bill (HD 3375) limits late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets in Massachusetts. It prohibits municipalities from charging late fees or interest that exceed the original ticket amount, applying to both pre-reporting (payment after 21 days but before the parking clerk reports the ticket) and post-reporting scenarios (after the registrar issues the ticket). The law directly affects individuals who receive parking violations across all Massachusetts cities and towns. It amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to ensure financial penalties for late payment cannot surpass the initial fine. The change takes effect upon enactment, providing a clear cap on additional costs for ticket holders.