Legislation
New Bills for 2011
An Act to Prevent Unnecessary Vacancies in Foreclosed Homes (S767/H493)
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Lead Sponsors: Senator James B. Eldridge, Representative Jeffrey Sanchez
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An Act to Amend the Foreclosure Statute to Require Judicial Foreclosure (S809/H503)
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Lead Sponsors: Senator Thomas Kennedy, Representative Frank I. Smizik
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An Act to Enable Judicial Clarification of Ownership in Evictions (S684/H2240)
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Lead Sponsors: Senator Katherine Clark, Representative Elizabeth A. Malia
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An Act to Establish
Mandatory Foreclosure Mediation with Judicial Review (S673/H1355)
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Lead Sponsors: Senator Harriette Chandler; Representatives Vincent Pedone, James O'Day, and John Mahoney
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