Massachusetts Bill Takes Aim at Foreclosure
Legislation Update
August 30, 2016
Current Text:
An Act to minimize foreclosures and their harm.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Except where explicitly denied by the General Laws, municipalities shall have authority
2 to enact laws for the purpose of ensuring the safety and security of residents by minimizing
3 foreclosures and ensuring the upkeep of vacant properties and those in foreclosure.
Source: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (H.4553 information)