H 1843 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve establishing a durable power of attorney review commission

This bill establishes a special commission to review Massachusetts' durable power of attorney (DPOA) system. The commission will examine how DPOAs are legally structured, administered, and used in practice - including risks of financial abuse, current protections for vulnerable individuals, and pathways for victims - to identify needed reforms. It requires the commission to gather input from diverse stakeholders, including advocacy groups and experts, and hold at least five public meetings. The commission must submit a final report with recommendations and draft legislation by March 1, 2027. This affects individuals who use DPOAs for financial decisions and those potentially at risk of financial abuse under such arrangements.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
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David Linsky
DDemocratic
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5th Middlesex