H1762

For the removal of void restrictive covenants

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1762 seeks to remove void restrictive covenants from land titles.

Massachusetts H1762 amends Section 114 of Chapter 185 to remove void restrictive covenants from land titles. The bill allows registry districts to amend certificates of title without court approval if the restrictions are expressly and unambiguously void. Districts must review restrictions when issuing new certificates and report amended certificates annually to the Office of Fair Housing. The bill aims to prevent discriminatory practices and acknowledge the history of racially motivated housing policies.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order