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Massachusetts bill exempts latent disease tort actions from Chapter 260 Section 2B limitations

Original title: An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases

Last action · November 3, 2025: Accompanied a new draft, see H4676Sponsor: Jeff Roy

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill exempts for damages caused by from certain statutory limitations, applying the exemption retroactively and to pending cases.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Plaintiffs in latent disease tort actions

Their legal claims are explicitly exempted from the restrictions of Section 2B of Chapter 260.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does this bill exempt from Section 2B?

for damages due to caused by exposure to toxic substances, including asbestos.

Does this bill apply to pending lawsuits?

Yes, it applies to all causes of action accruing before, on, or after the date of enactment, including any cause of action now pending.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

5 actions

Nov 3, 2025House
Accompanied a new draft, see H4676
Oct 20, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
Jul 29, 2025Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

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Connected Entities

Jeff Roy, The Judiciary

PersonJeff Roy“Representative of Franklin who filed the petition”Map →

OrganizationThe Judiciary“Committee to which the petition was referred”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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