H1996

Relative to written real estate service agreements

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1996 amends real estate service agreement regulations by removing specific references to licensed real estate brokers or salesmen.

Massachusetts H1996 modifies the General Laws by amending Section 7 of Chapter 259 to exclude certain references to licensed real estate brokers or salesmen in written real estate service agreements. This change aims to refine the regulatory framework governing these agreements, potentially impacting how real estate services are documented and executed within the state.

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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