An Act relative to the uniform voidable transactions act
This bill updates Massachusetts' Uniform Voidable Transactions Act to modernize legal terminology and clarify procedures. It replaces "fraudulent" with "voidable" throughout the law, adds definitions for digital terms like "Electronic" and "Record," and specifies that creditors must prove claims by a preponderance of evidence. The changes primarily affect creditors and debtors involved in transactions challenged under the law, particularly those involving digital records or assets. Key provisions streamline how courts handle claims about asset transfers made before insolvency, ensuring clearer standards for when transactions can be reversed.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2025
Last action Jul 30, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jul 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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