H 436
An Act relative to continuing education requirements for any person holding a license as a real estate broker or salesman
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Bill overview
This bill requires real estate brokers and salespeople in Massachusetts to complete continuing education courses to maintain their licenses. The legislation mandates that licensed professionals regularly update their knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and best practices. It aims to ensure that real estate professionals in the state possess current expertise and provide clients with informed advice. This bill builds upon previous attempts to establish and strengthen continuing education requirements for the real estate industry.
Key provisions
- Real estate brokers and salespeople must complete continuing education.
- The specific number of required continuing education hours will be determined.
- Continuing education courses must cover relevant topics in real estate law and practice.
- The Massachusetts Bureau of Professional Licensure will oversee the program.
- Licensees must demonstrate completion of the courses to renew their licenses.
- The bill may be amended to include specific course content requirements.
Who is affected
- Real estate brokers
- Real estate salespeople
- The Massachusetts Bureau of Professional Licensure
- Real estate clients
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a formalized continuing education requirement for real estate professionals.
- It updates and potentially strengthens previous efforts to ensure professional competence.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle
Cosponsor
Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle
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Bill H.436 194th (Current)
An Act relative to continuing education requirements for any person holding a license as a real estate broker or salesman
By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 436) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., relative to continuing education requirements for persons holding licenses as real estate brokers or salesmen. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr.
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.436
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Accompanied H343 |
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