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MA H1539
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Hannah Kane
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 183A of Massachusetts General Laws to add Section 24 establishing standardized election procedures for condominium unit owner organizations
- Eliminates quorum requirements for elections and prohibits proxy voting; elections decided by plurality of ballots cast, including absentee ballots
- Requires notice of annual meetings with call for nominations at least 45 days in advance, with a second notice including candidate names and absentee ballots at least 14 days prior
- Mandates appointment of 1 or 3 independent election inspectors who cannot have conflicts of interest with current board members, candidates, or property management companies
- Establishes candidate eligibility requirements including being current on assessments and property taxes, being a unit owner, and not being subject to foreclosure; board members automatically forfeit their position if their unit is foreclosed or sold
Legislative Description
Relative to condominium elections
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
6/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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