S 224
An Act eliminating forced broker's fees
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Bill overview
This bill, S.224, aimed to eliminate ‘forced broker’s fees’ in Massachusetts real estate transactions. Currently, buyers are often required to pay a fee to the broker involved, regardless of whether they use that broker to find a property. The legislation sought to remove this practice, shifting the responsibility for paying real estate commissions to the buyer or seller.
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Cindy F. Friedman
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill S.224 194th (Current)
An Act eliminating forced broker's fees
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 224) of Lydia Edwards, William N. Brownsberger, Cindy F. Friedman and Mike Connolly for legislation to eliminate forced real estate broker's fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Lydia Edwards
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.224
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2707 |
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