S 1140
An Act establishing a foreclosure review division
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This bill, S.1140, proposed the creation of a ‘foreclosure review division’ within the Massachusetts state government. The goal of this division would have been to examine foreclosure proceedings to identify potential errors or unfair practices. It aimed to provide a mechanism for homeowners facing foreclosure to challenge the process and potentially avoid losing their homes. The bill ultimately failed to pass the legislature.
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Bill S.1140 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a foreclosure review division
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1140) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1140
| 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 |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2930 |
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