S.1203

To further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1203 amends real property law to validate recorded instruments despite technical irregularities.

Massachusetts S1203 amends Chapter 184 of the General Laws to validate recorded instruments affecting real property titles, despite technical irregularities. This includes defects in seals, acknowledgments, witnesses, and other formalities. The bill ensures that such instruments remain effective unless challenged within ten years of recording. This change aims to provide clarity and stability to property titles affected by minor recording errors.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules 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

May 14

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Mar 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Feb 26

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026