Bill > H4066

This bill proposes to modify existing Massachusetts homestead protection law by expanding the definition of what can be protected under homestead exemptions. Specifically, the bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 188 of the Massachusetts General Laws by inserting the phrase "including suspended levies" after the word "legacies" in line 13 of the existing statute. In practical terms, this means that suspended levies (which are temporarily halted legal claims or financial assessments) would now be explicitly included among the types of financial obligations that can be protected under homestead exemption laws. While the bill is brief, it represents a technical refinement of homestead protection language that could provide additional financial safeguards for homeowners by clarifying the scope of what can be considered protected under existing homestead regulations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4066