H1329

Temporarily protecting recently widowed spouses from foreclosure

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1329 temporarily halts foreclosure proceedings for 60 days after a borrower's death.

Massachusetts H1329 amends Chapter 244 of the General Laws to introduce a new section requiring mortgage lenders to pause foreclosure actions for 60 days following the death of a borrower. The surviving spouse or family member must notify the lender and provide proof of the borrower's death for this temporary halt to take effect. During this period, lenders are prohibited from accelerating foreclosure proceedings.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Mar 19

House

Rules suspended

Mar 19

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading