H4914

Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code

Introduced·1/5/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code amendments regarding security interests, perfection, and priority.

The bill amends the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code to update definitions and provisions related to security interests, perfection, and priority. It modifies the definition of "signed" to replace "authenticated" in various sections. It specifies that local law governs perfection and priority of security interests in certain types of collateral, such as chattel paper and electronic records. The bill also outlines rules for the discharge of secondary obligors and the rights of purchasers of certain financial assets.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 24

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

Feb 24

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

May 14

House

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

May 14

House

Rules suspended

May 14

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading