An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases

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An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases

An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 1967) of Jeffrey N.
• Roy relative to tort actions for latent diseases.
• The Judiciary.

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Official Summary Text

An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to tort actions for latent diseases. The Judiciary.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.1967

SECTION 1: Section 2B of Chapter 260 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph in the section:-

Nothing in this section shall apply to any tort actions for damages due to latent diseases caused by exposure to toxic substances including, but not limited to, asbestos.

SECTION 2:

Section 1 shall be effective for all causes of action accruing before, on, or after the date of its enactment, including any cause of action now pending.

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