Consumer Protection and Increased Quality of Life

This bill would allow the City to seize any vehicles of so-called "Johns" when they are arrested for solicitation. This would discourage people from fraternizing with prostitutes or using their automobiles to commit lewd acts.

Sponsors

Previous:	H. 3366 from the 03-04 session
Sponsor:	Michael Rush

Co-Sponsors:

"Private Citizen"

Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
City of Boston

Gloria L. Fox

Elizabeth A. Malia

HD 1868

An Act to Amend the Fine for Failing to Obtain, Renew or Violating the Terms of a License to Operate an Open-Air Parking Lot

This legislation will allow the Off-Street Parking Facilities Board to better enforce its open-air lot license requirements. Lot owners will have a greater incentive to comply with the terms of their licenses, as well as to renew their licenses in a timely manner each year. This would increase the fine from $300 to $1000.

Sponsors

Previous:	H. 3594 from the 05-06 session
Sponsor:	Brian Wallace

Co-Sponsors:

"Private Citizen"

Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
City of Boston

HD 2947

An Act Relative to Smoke Detector Responsibility Clarification

This legislation clarifies the responsibility of a landlord to maintain the smoke detector in the apartment. Currently the tenant often blames the landlord for not having a battery in the smoke detector but at the same time denies the landlord access to the apartment. This legislation would only apply to 6 or more units.

Sponsors

Previous:	H. 1909 from the 05-06 session
Sponsor:	Elizabeth A. Malia

Co-Sponsors:

"Private Citizen"

Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
City of Boston

HD 3838

An Act Requiring the Installation of Automatic Sprinklers in Certain High-Rise Condominium and Cooperative Buildings

This bill would require sprinklers in high-rise condominium and cooperative buildings. Currently, the law exempts condo units built before 1975 from having sprinklers in their units. (Harbor Towers and Charles River Park do not have sprinklers.)

Sponsors