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MA H1883

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul McMurtry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 8A of Chapter 239 of Massachusetts General Laws governing summary process (eviction) proceedings and recovery of withheld rent
  • Allows either party to request a rent escrow order when a trial date is continued, requiring the tenant to deposit fair market value rent with the court clerk, plaintiff's attorney, or other secure depository
  • Courts must promptly hear rent escrow motions in accordance with summary process rules and may set payment amounts or installments as deemed just
  • Tenants who fail to comply with a rent escrow order face expedited scheduling of a bench trial at the earliest available date
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 1675 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

To promote housing stability

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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