H 1575
An Act relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill, introduced by Representative Williams, aimed to address damage occurring in Massachusetts’ historic districts due to the ongoing foreclosure crisis. It sought to establish measures to mitigate the negative impacts of foreclosures on these vulnerable areas, potentially through preservation efforts or other protective actions. The bill was referred to the Housing committee and subsequently underwent hearings before being ultimately failed. Similar bills have been proposed in previous legislative sessions.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.1575 194th (Current)
An Act relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of Massachusetts
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1575) of Bud L. Williams relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of the Commonwealth. Housing.
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Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1575
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 Hearing location changed |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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