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MA H 1562

introduced

An Act relative to locksmiths and notice to property owners

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 1562 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1562 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-02): Read second and ordered to a third reading

What is MA H 1562 about?

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to locksmiths changing locks on rental properties. Housing.

Who sponsors MA H 1562?

Jeffrey N. Roy is the primary sponsor of MA H 1562.

Description

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to locksmiths changing locks on rental properties. Housing.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-02 — Read second and ordered to a third reading
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Jeffrey N. Royprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-02

    Read second and ordered to a third reading

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  2. 2026-02-02

    Rules suspended

  3. 2026-02-02

    Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

  4. 2026-01-12

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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  5. 2025-11-07

    Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Housing

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1562

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