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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts establishes a statewide foreclosure review division across the superior court
Last action · January 29, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see S2930Sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts legislature establishes a specialized foreclosure review division within the superior court department to handle residential foreclosure actions, mortgage loan disputes, and related criminal matters for a five-year initial term.
Homeowners facing foreclosure, lenders, and litigants gain a dedicated court system equipped with alternative dispute resolution services and assistance for self-represented individuals.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
residential property owners
Homeowners involved in mortgage foreclosures, loan modifications, or title disputes will have access to a specialized court division with dedicated mediation and self-help resources.
self-represented litigants
Individuals navigating court proceedings without legal representation will be provided with online materials, facilitators, and alternative dispute resolution services.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jan 29, 2026SenateAccompanied a study order, see S2930
- Oct 10, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on The Judiciary
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Study Order Linkage
The bill accompanied a study order referenced as S2930 during its legislative progress.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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