H 1561
An Act requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs
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Bill overview
This bill requires landlords in Massachusetts to provide advance notice to tenants before shutting off gas or electric service. The goal is to give tenants time to prepare for the disruption and potentially address the reason for the shutoff. It aims to improve housing stability and tenant awareness regarding utility service interruptions.
Key provisions
- Landlords must provide written notice to tenants at least 10 days before a gas or electric shutoff.
- The notice must state the reason for the shutoff.
- The notice must include information on how to resolve the issue.
- Exceptions may apply for emergencies.
- The bill establishes a process for landlords to provide notice.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Housing providers
Notable changes
- Currently, there may not be a legal requirement for landlords to provide advance notice of gas or electric shutoffs in Massachusetts.
- This bill establishes a new standard for landlord notification.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill H.1561 194th (Current)
An Act requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1561) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to requiring notices to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1561
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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