H1989

Relative to fairness in home sales

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1989 amends Chapter 151B to include prospective homebuyers in protections against discrimination.

Massachusetts H1989 amends Chapter 151B to include prospective homebuyers in the list of protected classes under the state's anti-discrimination laws. It also expands the types of assistance covered by these protections to include downpayment assistance. This bill seeks to ensure fairness in home sales by prohibiting discrimination against prospective homebuyers and expanding the scope of assistance that cannot be subject to discriminatory practices.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Nov 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 26, 2025

House

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