S 851 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the disclosure of smoking within a multi-residence building by lessor

This bill requires landlords in Massachusetts to clearly state in their leases whether smoking is allowed anywhere in a multi-unit building. If a landlord fails to provide this information, tenants can cancel their lease and receive a refund equal to three months of rent. The law specifically targets residential properties with multiple units to ensure renters are informed about smoking policies before signing an agreement.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 18, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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