An Act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act to provide a standardized legal framework for modifying trust terms. It directly affects trustees, beneficiaries, and other parties involved in trust administration by defining key roles and procedures. The legislation introduces specific definitions for terms like "qualified beneficiary" and "ascertainable standard" to clarify who must be notified during trust changes. Additionally, it ensures that charitable organizations and individuals appointed to care for animals receive the same legal rights as qualified beneficiaries when notice is required. These provisions aim to create consistency and clarity in how trusts are managed and altered within the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Sep 3, 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
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jul 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Livingstone
DDemocratic
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