H1723

To eliminate the charitable immunity cap

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1723 eliminates the charitable immunity cap in tort cases against charities.

Massachusetts H1723 amends Chapter 231 of the General Laws to eliminate the charitable immunity defense in tort cases. This means that charities, their trustees, and members of associations cannot use charitable status as a defense in court actions. The bill targets legal protections that previously shielded charities from certain liability claims, ensuring they are held to the same standards as other entities in tort cases.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 14, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2

Oct 14, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order