Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H1489 — An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill establishes escrow accounts for tenants.

The bill creates a system for tenants to have escrow accounts, allowing for dedicated funds related to their rental agreements. This may help in managing disputes between tenants and landlords over payments or conditions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can allocate funds specifically for rental agreements and protect their rights in case of disputes.

Summary

An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1489 do?
An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts
Who sponsors H1489?
H1489 is sponsored by David F. DeCoste (Republican).
What is the current status of H1489?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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