H1989
An Act relative to fairness in home sales
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to fairness in home sales, aims to address potential discrimination in the housing market. It seeks to ensure that homebuyers are treated fairly and equitably throughout the sales process, promoting access to homeownership for all qualified individuals. The bill will likely involve a study order to examine current practices and identify areas for improvement in preventing discriminatory practices. It is intended to foster a more inclusive and transparent housing market in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires a study on discriminatory practices in home sales.
- Aims to promote fairness and equity in the home sales process.
- Will accompany a study order (H5281).
- Focuses on preventing discrimination against homebuyers.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Real estate agents
- Housing market participants
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Will likely lead to a formal study of discriminatory practices.
- Potentially establishes a framework for addressing unfair practices in home sales.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.1989 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fairness in home sales
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Adam J. Scanlon and Samantha Montaño relative to discrimination of certain homebuyers. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1989
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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