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MA S753

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dylan Fernandes

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency director to create a standard notification form about flood zone hazards for prospective property buyers, lessees, and renters

  • Mandates sellers provide flood zone disclosure forms to buyers before accepting purchase offers, including information on prior flooding, FEMA flood zone designation, insurance claim history, and any federal requirements to maintain flood insurance

  • Requires landlords to provide flood zone disclosure forms to prospective tenants before signing rental agreements, along with signed certification that materials were received

  • Imposes penalties up to $1,000 per violation for owners, real estate agents, salespersons, or brokers who fail to comply, plus liability for all damages caused by non-compliance

  • Classifies violations by those engaged in trade or commerce as unfair and deceptive practices under Chapter 93A, while shielding real estate professionals from liability for owner fraud

Legislative Description

Enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/8/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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