An Act relative to force sale of property by tax lien
This bill amends Massachusetts law to address the financial outcome for property owners after a tax lien force sale. Specifically, it requires that any money remaining from the sale proceeds, after paying off the owed taxes and fees, must be returned to the former owner. The change directly affects individuals whose properties have been sold by the town due to unpaid taxes. By mandating the return of excess funds, the legislation aims to ensure that owners do not lose money they were not legally required to forfeit.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 21, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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