Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1562: An Act relative to locksmiths and notice to property owners
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1562 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to locksmiths and notice to property owners. Primary sponsor: Jeff Roy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to locksmiths changing locks on rental properties. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Roy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing