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MA H1345

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency director to create a standard notification form informing prospective buyers, lessees, and renters about flood zone hazards, including prior flooding history, FEMA flood zone designation, and insurance claim history

  • Mandates property owners provide the flood notification form to prospective purchasers before accepting an offer, and to prospective tenants before signing a rental agreement

  • Requires sellers and real estate agents to disclose any known information about the property's flooding history and flood insurance at the time of providing the form

  • Establishes penalties up to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance, with violations by those engaged in trade or commerce constituting unfair and deceptive practices under Chapter 93A

  • Protects real estate agents, salespersons, and brokers from liability for fraud committed by or on behalf of the property owner

Legislative Description

Enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/15/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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