Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1080
An Act for the removal of void restrictive covenants
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
Cosponsors (6)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Eileen Duff, Essex South Register of Deeds
- Russell E. Holmes (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to allow parties discriminated against to bring a case against covenants that restrict the use of land. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary