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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Adam J. Scanlon

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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 relative to fairness in home sales.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to fairness in home sales.

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

SECTION 1.  Section 4 of Chapter 151B is hereby amended by striking, in line 568 to 569, the words “or rental accommodations” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-

“, rental accommodations, or home sales”

SECTION 2.  Section 4 of Chapter 151B is hereby amended by inserting, in line 571, after the word “tenant” the following words:-

“or prospective homebuyer”

SECTION 3.  Section 4 of Chapter 151B is hereby amended by striking, in line 572, the words “or rental supplements” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-

“, rental supplements or downpayment assistance”