H 1767
An Act requiring the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages
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Bill overview
This bill requires courts in Massachusetts to report when a judgment awarding money damages has been fully paid. Currently, there’s no system for tracking whether these judgments have been satisfied, which can lead to difficulties in determining whether a debt is truly cleared. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the collection of judgments. It will establish a process for reporting these satisfaction events to a central database.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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