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H7819Introduced in the House

Creates a civil cause of action for any municipality that incurs extraordinary emergency response costs arising from a mass casualty event may bring a civil action in the superior court to recover such costs from a private property owner.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Charlene Lima, District 14

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Official description

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY - Creates a civil cause of action for any municipality that incurs extraordinary emergency response costs arising from a mass casualty event may bring a civil action in the superior court to recover such costs from a private property owner.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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