H 1716 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the uniform voidable transactions act

This bill updates the title and definitions of Massachusetts Chapter 109A to align with the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act, replacing the older term "Fraudulent Transfer" with "Voidable Transactions." The legislation directly affects creditors, debtors, and legal professionals by modernizing the statutory language used to describe situations where assets are transferred to avoid paying debts. Key provisions include redefining specific terms such as "affiliate," "insider," and "asset" to clarify who is considered related to a debtor and what property can be targeted in legal proceedings. By adopting these standardized definitions, the bill aims to provide clearer guidance for courts and parties involved in resolving financial disputes regarding asset transfers.
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 Aug 5, 2024
Floor votes

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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

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Photo of Alice Peisch
Alice Peisch
DDemocratic
MA
14th Norfolk