S1184
An Act relative to summary process
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to summary process,’ aims to stabilize housing by reducing unnecessary evictions. It seeks to provide rental assistance to individuals and families facing eviction, preventing the loss of housing through mutual resolution. The bill is enacted under an emergency preamble due to the importance of addressing housing instability immediately.
Key provisions
- Provides for rental assistance to prevent evictions.
- Aims to resolve evictions through mutual agreement.
- Addresses the operation of summary process.
- The emergency preamble highlights the urgency of preventing unnecessary evictions.
Who is affected
- Rent-burdened individuals and families
- Tenants facing eviction
- Landlords
Notable changes
- The bill’s emergency declaration underscores the critical need to address housing instability.
- It is similar to previous bills proposing rental assistance and tax relief for rent-burdened families.
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Bill S.1184 194th (Current)
An Act relative to summary process
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1184) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Liz Miranda
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to Provide housing stability by preventing unnecessary evictions that may be avoided through mutual resolution, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and health.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1184
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 |
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