H1905

Relative to civil liability for protecting one’s home

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1905 amends civil liability laws to protect homeowners from civil suits if they are found not guilty of harming an unlawful intruder.

Massachusetts H1905 modifies existing law to ensure that homeowners are not held liable in civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of individuals unlawfully entering their homes if they are acquitted in a court of law. This change aims to reinforce the legal protection for homeowners who defend their property against intruders.

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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