H 1346 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to condominium elections

This bill amends Massachusetts law to change how condominium elections are conducted, directly affecting residents of condominium associations in the state. It requires that elections be decided by a simple majority of ballots cast on election day, eliminates the need for a quorum, and bans proxy voting to ensure owners vote in person or via absentee ballot. The legislation also mandates specific notice periods for nominations, restricts candidates to those who are current on fees and taxes, and prohibits write-in votes. Additionally, it allows boards to seek non-owner candidates only if no current owner is willing to run for a trustee position.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 9, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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