H 1345
An Act enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve homebuyer awareness by requiring sellers or real estate agents to notify potential buyers when a property is located in a flood zone. The goal is to ensure that buyers are fully informed about the risks associated with flood zones before purchasing a property. This legislation seeks to provide transparency and protect buyers from unexpected flood-related issues.
Key provisions
- Requires sellers and real estate agents to provide notice to prospective buyers about flood zone designation.
- Addresses properties located within designated flood zones.
- Aims to increase transparency in property sales.
- Focuses on informing buyers of potential flood risks.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Real estate agents
- Property sellers
- Flood zone landowners
Notable changes
- Introduces a notification requirement for flood zone designation.
- Builds upon similar legislation (H.3839 and H.1483) to strengthen buyer protections.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jr. Richard G. Wells
Kristin E. Kassner
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.1345 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone
By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1345) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to purchasing property in a flood zone. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Thomas P. Walsh Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1345
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in A-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported on a part of H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
Similar Bills
S.753 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone
H.3839 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act protecting buyers from unknowingly purchasing property in a flood zone
H.1483 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act protecting buyers from unknowingly purchasing property in a flood zone
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