H 4066
An Act expanding homestead protections
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act expanding homestead protections, aims to strengthen the legal protections afforded to homeowners in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and expand existing laws regarding homestead exemptions, potentially offering greater security for homeowners against creditors and other legal claims. The bill’s specific details are still being developed through a study order, but it intends to bolster the rights of property owners within the state.
Key provisions
- Clarifies and expands homestead exemption laws.
- Protects homeowners from certain types of legal claims against their property.
- Addresses potential ambiguities in current homestead protection regulations.
- Establishes a study order to further examine and refine homestead protections.
Who is affected
- Homeowners in Massachusetts
- Property owners
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order (H5281) to determine the specific changes to be made to homestead protection laws.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Ultrino
Cosponsor
Steven Ultrino
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Bill H.4066 194th (Current)
An Act expanding homestead protections
By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4066) of Steven Ultrino relative to expanding homestead protections. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Steven Ultrino
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4066
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 5/5/2025 | 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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