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MA H1989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Scanlon

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 151B, Section 4 of Massachusetts General Laws to extend existing anti-discrimination protections from rental accommodations to home sales
  • Adds "prospective homebuyer" as a protected category alongside tenants under the state's fair housing laws
  • Prohibits discrimination against homebuyers who use downpayment assistance programs, similar to existing protections for renters using rental supplements
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee; filed January 17, 2025 by Rep. Adam J. Scanlon (14th Bristol) with co-sponsor Rep. Samantha Montaño (15th Suffolk)

Legislative Description

Relative to fairness in home sales

Last Action

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

11/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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