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MA S868

MA S868
To require pre-foreclosure mediation and judicial oversight


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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