Clarifies charitable purposes of certain organizations in Massachusetts.
This bill amends Section 85K of Chapter 231 of the General Laws to clarify the charitable purposes of certain organizations. It modifies the first sentence of the first paragraph to ensure that organizations deriving more than fifty percent of their income from charitable gifts or donations are still subject to liability in tort actions. The bill aims to maintain the charitable status of these organizations while addressing potential legal implications.
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