S1177
An Act protecting titles to real estate in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of real estate titles in Massachusetts by establishing fines for failing to correctly record title information. It seeks to address potential issues with title records, ensuring greater clarity and preventing disputes related to property ownership. The legislation focuses on enforcing proper record-keeping practices for real estate transactions within the state. This will help protect property owners and streamline the real estate process.
Key provisions
- Establishes fines for incorrect recording of real estate titles.
- Aims to improve the accuracy of Massachusetts real estate title records.
- Focuses on enforcing proper record-keeping procedures.
- Intended to prevent disputes related to property ownership.
- Addresses potential issues with existing title records.
Who is affected
- Real estate owners in Massachusetts
- Title companies
- Real estate attorneys
- Land surveyors
- Government agencies responsible for recording titles
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.1177 194th (Current)
An Act protecting titles to real estate in Massachusetts
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1177) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to enforce fines for failing to correctly record real estate titles in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1177
| 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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