S 1203
An Act to further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address issues with real property titles in Massachusetts that stem from minor technical problems in recorded documents. It seeks to provide a process for clearing these irregularities, allowing for more straightforward and secure property ownership. The legislation intends to resolve longstanding title disputes and streamline the process of establishing clear ownership records. This will help to reduce uncertainty and potential legal challenges related to real estate transactions.
Key provisions
- Establishes a procedure for resolving technical irregularities in recorded instruments.
- Allows for the correction of errors in recorded documents.
- Provides a mechanism for property owners to seek title clearance.
- Specifies requirements for submitting documentation to the court.
- Outlines a timeline for the title clearance process.
- Addresses issues related to chain of title.
- Clarifies the scope of ‘technical irregularities’.
- Creates a process for judicial review of title issues.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Real estate attorneys
- Title companies
- Landscapers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Addresses technical irregularities in recorded instruments, which can cause title issues.
- Provides a formal process for resolving these issues.
- May simplify the process of obtaining clear property titles.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.1203 194th (Current)
An Act to further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1203) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1203
| 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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