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This bill requires fair housing education for real estate professionals in Massachusetts by modifying existing licensing requirements. For new real estate salespeople, applicants must now complete 40 classroom hours of real estate instruction, with at least four of those hours specifically focused on fair housing law or diversity and inclusion in real estate before taking the licensing examination. For existing licensees, the bill mandates that during each renewal period, real estate brokers and salesmen must 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 continuing education curriculum must also include an additional four hours covering topics such as equal employment opportunity, accessibility for disabled individuals, agency law, environmental issues, zoning, and other related real estate subjects. This legislation aims to ensure that real estate professionals are well-educated about fair housing principles and inclusive practices throughout their careers.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H343