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MA H770
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Honan
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AI Summary
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Exempts certified assisted living residences from Massachusetts landlord-tenant law (Chapter 186) and summary eviction proceedings (Chapter 239), with limited exceptions under section 9(a)(18) of Chapter 19D
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Amends Section 18 of Chapter 19D of the General Laws by adding a new subsection (e) to clarify the legal classification
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Declares that residency agreements at assisted living facilities do not create traditional residential tenancies and that these facilities are not landlords under state law
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Applies retroactively with an effective date of January 15, 1995
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Filed on January 16, 2025 by Representative Kevin G. Honan (17th Suffolk); similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 631
Legislative Description
Clarifying the classification of assisted living residences
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
8/11/2025