Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1996: An Act relative to written real estate service agreements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1996 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to written real estate service agreements. Primary sponsor: Tom Stanley (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to further regulate written real estate service agreements. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary