Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1856: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1856 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1856) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to the distribution of property and the modification of the terms of trusts. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4330
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary