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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Jose F. Tosado

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to minimize foreclosures and their harm.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Jose F. Tosado

9th Hampden

7/22/2016

Carmine L. Gentile

13th Middlesex

6/11/2019

Daniel M. Donahue

16th Worcester

7/25/2016

Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.

26th Middlesex

6/11/2019

Carlos Gonzalez

10th Hampden

6/11/2019

Aaron Vega

5th Hampden

7/25/2016

Elizabeth A. Malia

11th Suffolk

6/11/2019

Frank I. Smizik

15th Norfolk

7/25/2016

Tom Sannicandro

7th Middlesex

7/25/2016

Frank A. Moran

17th Essex

7/26/2016

Brian M. Ashe

2nd Hampden

6/11/2019

Denise Provost

27th Middlesex

7/27/2016

James R. Miceli

19th Middlesex

6/11/2019


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4944        FILED ON: 7/22/2016

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By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jose F. Tosado and others relative to foreclosures and vacant properties.  Housing.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)

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An Act to minimize foreclosures and their harm.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Except where explicitly denied by the General Laws, municipalities shall have authority to enact laws for the purpose of ensuring the safety and security of residents by minimizing foreclosures and ensuring the upkeep of vacant properties and those in foreclosure.