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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 require pre-foreclosure mediation and judicial oversight. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a two-year moratorium on non-judicial foreclosures of 1-6 unit residential properties that are the sole real property of the owner. It also requires pre-foreclosure mediation and judicial oversight of foreclosure proceedings. The bill establishes a Foreclosure Education Reform Review Task Force to examine the foreclosure process and consider reforms to the debt-based monetary system. The Division of Banks is tasked with reporting on various foreclosure-related metrics, and the courts are granted authority to modify mortgages or grant other appropriate relief to mortgagors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Michael Brady (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S868 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S868.pdf |
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