Skip to Content
The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.871 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act establishing a foreclosure review division of the Superior Court

By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of Thomas M. McGee, Timothy R. Madden, Carolyn C. Dykema, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division of the Superior Court. The Judiciary.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Thomas M. McGee

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to facilitate forthwith the just, expeditious and final resolution of cases involving the recent crisis in foreclosures of mortgages on real property, including determinations of real estate title if necessary, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Bill History

Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.871
Date Branch Action
4/15/2015 Senate Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
4/15/2015 House House concurred
5/20/2015 Joint Hearing scheduled for 05/27/2015 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
4/4/2016 Senate Accompanied a study order, see S2204

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.