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MA H1329

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Priscila Sousa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires mortgage lenders to delay foreclosure proceedings for 60 days following the death of a borrower
  • Surviving spouse or family member must notify the lender and provide proof of death to trigger the foreclosure halt
  • Prohibits lenders from taking any action to accelerate foreclosure during the 60-day protection period
  • Amends Chapter 244 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section on foreclosure protections

Legislative Description

Temporarily protecting recently widowed spouses from foreclosure

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/19/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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