Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 196: An Act providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 196 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to provide consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure