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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts requires attorney general to create standard real estate disclosure form for property sales
Last action · January 12, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsor: Alice Peisch
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What This Bill Would Do
The office of the attorney general is required to create a standard disclosure form for real estate sales that covers structural components, mechanical systems, environmental hazards, and zoning information.
Home sellers and real estate brokers will be required to disclose comprehensive property condition details using a standardized state form rather than varied local practices.
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.
real estate brokers
property sellers
Sellers must provide disclosures regarding property conditions using the mandated state form.
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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 12, 2026HouseCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Sep 5, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Financial Services
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