H 1989 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to fairness in home sales

This bill prohibits discrimination against certain homebuyers during home sales transactions. It directly affects individuals facing bias from sellers or real estate agents based on protected characteristics. The key provision would require sellers and agents to avoid discriminatory practices in the sales process. The bill aims to create fairer home-buying experiences by banning specific discriminatory acts under state law.
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
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors