Bill > S232

This bill modifies requirements for real estate licensees in Massachusetts to strengthen fair housing education. For new real estate salespeople, the bill mandates that applicants complete 40 classroom hours of real estate courses, with at least four of those hours specifically focused on fair housing law or diversity and inclusion in real estate. For existing licensees during their renewal period, the bill requires that they complete between six and twelve hours of continuing education, with at least two of those hours dedicated to fair housing law or diversity and inclusion in real estate. The remaining four hours must be selected from a range of professional topics including equal employment opportunity, accessibility for disabled individuals, agency law, environmental issues, zoning, building codes, real estate financing, property tax assessments, and real estate board regulations. These changes aim to ensure that real estate professionals in Massachusetts have comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge about fair housing principles and legal requirements, promoting more equitable practices in the real estate industry.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S232