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MA H1539

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hannah Kane

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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