H 4457
An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to combat housing discrimination in Massachusetts by strengthening the regulations and oversight of real estate brokers and salespeople. It mandates the creation of a board with diverse representation, requires regular reporting on complaints and disciplinary actions, and establishes specific training requirements for new licensees, including coursework on fair housing and diversity in real estate. The bill also outlines stricter penalties for discriminatory practices by licensed brokers and salespeople.
Key provisions
- Establishes a board of real estate brokers and salespeople with diverse membership, including tenant representatives.
- Requires the board to publish quarterly reports on licensed members and complaints.
- Mandates that the board suspend licenses of brokers/salespeople found guilty of discrimination, with potential for longer suspensions for repeat offenses.
- Requires new licensees to complete 40 hours of fair housing and diversity training.
- Updates continuing education requirements for existing brokers and salespeople.
- Specifies referral processes for complaints to the board from relevant agencies.
- Requires licensees to complete courses on fair housing and diversity in real estate.
- Creates a process for the board to certify curriculum for continuing education courses.
Who is affected
- Real estate brokers and salespeople
- Potential homebuyers
- Tenants
- The Massachusetts Real Estate Commission
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.4457 194th (Current)
An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4457
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 9/8/2025 | House | New draft of H431 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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