H 1870 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to notice of contract, dissolution of lien

This bill changes the rules for when construction payment claims (liens) automatically end. It sets specific deadlines: most liens expire 90 days after project completion notices or 120 days after termination notices, unless a claimant files a payment statement. For small residential projects (1-4 homes), a lien can last up to five years if the homeowner files an affidavit confirming no debt exists and records a payment statement. This affects contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners by clarifying when unpaid claims must be formally recorded to remain valid.
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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Christopher Markey
DDemocratic
MA
9th Bristol