H 1809
An Act relative to protection of a deceased family member against foreclosure and other civil action
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect a deceased person’s property from being foreclosed upon or subject to other civil actions while their estate is being settled. It prevents creditors from taking action against the deceased’s assets during probate, ensuring that the estate can be managed and distributed according to the deceased’s wishes. The bill seeks to provide a period of stability for grieving families during a difficult time. It is intended to safeguard a deceased individual’s financial security.
Key provisions
- Protects property of a deceased person from foreclosure.
- Prevents creditors from initiating civil actions against the deceased’s assets.
- Applies during the period of probate.
- Allows for a period of stability for estate administration.
- Specifically addresses the situation of a deceased family member.
- Does not apply to tax liens.
- Does not apply to judgments.
- Does not apply to federal tax obligations.
Who is affected
- Heirs and beneficiaries of deceased individuals
- Creditors
- Mortgage lenders
- Probate courts
- Estate administrators
Notable changes
- Provides a safeguard against foreclosure during probate.
- Offers protection for assets owned by the deceased.
- Addresses a potential hardship for grieving families.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.1809 194th (Current)
An Act relative to protection of a deceased family member against foreclosure and other civil action
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1809) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to protection of deceased family members against foreclosure and other civil action. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1809
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 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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