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HD 4832

A communication from the Executive Office of the Trial Court (see Section 15 of Chapter 239 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 64 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process cases relative to permanent rental protections

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

This bill requires an annual report on summary process (eviction) cases to provide transparency on the impacts of Massachusetts' rental protections.

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Bill Summary · HD 4832

Summary of HD 4832: Report on Summary Process Cases and Rental Protections

Bill Overview

This proposed bill is a communication from the Executive Office of the Trial Court, submitted as required under Section 15 of Chapter 239 of the Massachusetts General Laws (as amended by Section 64 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023). The report provides data and analysis on the filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process cases, which relate to the state's permanent rental protections.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit an annual report on the status of summary process cases in Massachusetts.
  • The report must include detailed information on:
    • The number of summary process cases filed
    • The outcomes and dispositions of those cases
    • Any trends or changes over time
  • The report is intended to provide transparency and data to inform the state's permanent rental protections, which were established in the previous legislative session.

Potential Impact

  • The data and analysis in this report will help policymakers, housing advocates, and the public assess the real-world impacts of the state's rental protection laws.
  • It will identify any issues or challenges in the implementation of these protections, allowing for potential refinements or adjustments.
  • Greater transparency around summary process cases could lead to improved oversight and accountability regarding evictions and housing stability.

Procedural Details

  • This bill was introduced on June 18, 2025 and has been placed on file, meaning it has been submitted for consideration but not actively moving through the legislative process at this time.
  • As a communication from the Executive Office of the Trial Court, this report does not require a vote or further legislative action to be implemented.
  • The report is expected to be delivered annually, providing ongoing data and analysis to inform the state's rental protection policies.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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