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MA H501

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erika Uyterhoeven

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all Massachusetts LLCs and foreign LLCs operating in the state to disclose beneficial owners to the Secretary of State, including name, date of birth, address, government ID number, and taxpayer identification number

  • Defines "beneficial owner" as any person who holds membership interest, exercises substantial control, or has been assigned membership interest in an LLC, with exemptions for minor children, employees, nominees, and creditors

  • Mandates disclosure of ownership chains through intermediary entities, with special requirements for trusts controlling 25% or more of an LLC to identify trustees, beneficiaries, and grantors

  • Requires LLCs to report the total number and location of properties each beneficial owner holds in Massachusetts

  • Makes all disclosed beneficial ownership information a public record under Chapter 66, and requires updated filings within 30 days of any ownership changes

Legislative Description

To ensure LLC transparency

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5178

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Emerging Technologies2/27/2025

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