H 3777 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing permanent eviction protections and tenancy preservation notices

This bill requires landlords to electronically send notices of eviction for nonpayment of rent to state housing officials and local city leaders, while keeping tenants' personal information confidential. It also mandates that courts pause eviction proceedings if a tenant shows they are applying for short-term emergency rental assistance to cover rent or move costs. Additionally, the bill directs courts to inform tenants of available resources and requires monthly reports on eviction cases and the use of rental assistance to track how these protections are applied.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2023
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Apr 13, 2023 Last action Sep 9, 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
12
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jul 15, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Jul 11, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
Mar 5, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Apr 18, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Apr 13, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Connolly
DDemocratic
MA
26th Middlesex