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Introduced
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the office of the tenant advocate within the Office of the Attorney General. The tenant advocate can intervene, appear, and participate in proceedings to protect tenants' rights to the peaceful enjoyment of their residence and investigate, correct, and hold landlords or housing authorities accountable for "hostile environment harassment." The bill defines "hostile environment harassment" as unwelcome conduct that interferes with or deprives a tenant's right to use and enjoy their housing, including bullying or mobbing by a landlord, housing authority, or other tenants. The goal is to ensure tenants can live in their homes without interference or harassment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Sally Kerans (D)*,
Joan Lovely (D)*,
Natalie Blais (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3868 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3868.pdf |
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