Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateMassachusettsIntroduced
H 4247: An Act authorizing the select board of the town of Hull to establish a schedule of fines for parking violations
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H 4247 status: Introduced — Read third and passed to be engrossed (updated Sep 21, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The town of Hull is granted legislative authority to set its own schedule of fines for parking violations through its select board.
Who is affected
Motorists, residents, and visitors within the town of Hull.
Requirements and enforcement
The town select board must establish the schedule of fines through their administrative process.
Costs and funding
Direct costs to individuals who receive parking citations; potential administrative costs to the town for rule implementation.
When it takes effect
Pending final legislative passage.
Potential benefits
Enables the town to manage local parking congestion and tailor fine structures to specific town needs.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for unpredictable or high fine amounts and inconsistency in enforcement for non-residents.
What is still unknown
The specific fine amounts to be implemented by the select board are not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Authorizes town to generate municipal revenue
- Allows fine structure to reflect local economic conditions
- Enables improved parking turnover for local businesses
Risks
- Increased financial burden for motorists
- Potential for inconsistent fine structures across region
- Administrative costs to manage new schedules
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases local control over community parking
- Facilitates management of high-traffic residential areas
- Responds to local community input
Risks
- Costs potentially impact lower-income residents
- Parking rules may become difficult to navigate for visitors
- Potential for perceived unfair enforcement
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Formalizes delegated authority to the select board
- Supports a process initiated by local vote
- Ensures accountability via locally elected representatives
Risks
- Reduces state-level oversight of municipal fines
- Potential for variance in local due process
- Limited visibility for non-residents regarding rules
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
03
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Fine amounts are not specified in the abstract and rely on the discretion of the select board.
Analysis scope
Source provided is only a brief legislative abstract.
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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