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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide legal services to small business property owners. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide legal services to small business property owners in addition to indigent individuals. It amends Chapter 221A of the General Laws to define a "Qualified Small Business Land Owner" (QSBLO) as a landowner owning three or fewer properties with an annual income below guidelines set by the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation's Board of Directors or whose property(ies) fall within certain loan-to-value ratio guidelines. The bill requires that at least 80% of the financial assistance provided by the Corporation be distributed to local legal services programs, and up to 20% to statewide programs. It also mandates that if a tenant pursuing legal action against their landlord is deemed eligible, the landlord must be evaluated for QSBLO status, and if eligible, must also be provided legal services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Josh Cutler (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1557 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1557.pdf |
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