Sen. Cynthia Creem
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Senate, July 29, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Creem) to the Senate Bill enabling partnerships for growth (Senate, No. 2842).
Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts Senate resolution expresses the state's support for Israel and calls on the U.S. government to assist victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks. The document formally requests the safe return of individuals held hostage during the assault and condemns the actions taken by Hamas. It also highlights concerns over rising antisemitism and asks that a copy of the resolution be sent to the President and Congress. As a formal statement of solidarity rather than a law, the bill does not create new legal obligations or change existing policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how joint property ownership is established in Massachusetts. It allows property deeds or wills to specify exact ownership percentages for co-owners, removes outdated rules about equal shares, and lets married couples choose "tenancy by the entirety" (a specific ownership type for spouses) if stated in the document. Owners can now record a formal declaration of their chosen ownership type (like joint tenancy or tenancy in common), which will override previous assumptions. The changes apply to all property documents recorded on or after December 31, 2026, affecting anyone owning real estate with others.