H1971

To restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Restores the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Massachusetts, effective retroactively to July 6, 2023.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims, allowing such claims to be filed regardless of whether the decedent initiated a personal injury claim. The amendment applies retroactively to July 6, 2023, potentially enabling claims that would have otherwise been barred by the statute of limitations.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Sep 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Sep 16, 2025

House

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