An Act relative to realtor fair housing education
This bill requires real estate license applicants in Massachusetts to complete at least four hours of training on fair housing law or diversity and inclusion before taking their licensing exam. Additionally, it mandates that licensed brokers and salespeople complete a renewal course containing at least two hours of instruction on fair housing law or diversity and inclusion every renewal period. The legislation applies to individuals seeking real estate sales licenses and those currently holding broker or salesman licenses in the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Oct 19, 2023
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
Russell Holmes
DDemocratic
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