H1742

To clarify the charitable purposes of certain organizations

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 29, 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 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

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