H 1814
An Act to create the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a new office within the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office called the Tenant Advocate. The Tenant Advocate will provide assistance and representation to tenants facing housing-related issues, particularly those experiencing difficulties with landlords or housing providers. The goal is to improve tenant rights and access to legal information and support within the state.
Key provisions
- Creates the Office of the Tenant Advocate.
- Places the office within the Office of the Attorney General.
- The Tenant Advocate will provide assistance to tenants.
- The Advocate will focus on housing-related issues.
- The office will offer legal information and support to tenants.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Housing Providers
- Office of the Attorney General
- Massachusetts Residents
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Primary sponsor
Sally P. Kerans
Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
Sally P. Kerans
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Bill H.1814 194th (Current)
An Act to create the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General
By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1814) of Sally P. Kerans relative to establishing the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.
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Presenters: Sally P. Kerans , Joan B. Lovely
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1814
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 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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