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MA H770

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Honan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends Section 18 of Chapter 19D of the General Laws by adding a new subsection (e) to clarify the legal classification

  • Declares that residency agreements at assisted living facilities do not create traditional residential tenancies and that these facilities are not landlords under state law

  • Applies retroactively with an effective date of January 15, 1995

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elder Affairs2/27/2025

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