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HD 5744

A monthly report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (under Section 15(c) 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)

Massachusetts requires monthly Trial Court reports on eviction filings and outcomes for cases involving permanent rental protections to improve housing policy transparency.

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Bill Summary · HD 5744

Legislative bill overview

HD 5744 requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit monthly reports documenting filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process (eviction) cases, specifically focusing on cases involving permanent rental protections. This reporting requirement was established through amendments made in 2023 legislation and is now being formally documented in the legislative record.

Why this is important

Summary process cases directly affect housing stability for renters. Monthly reporting on these cases—particularly those involving permanent rental protections—provides transparency about eviction trends and helps legislators, advocates, and the public understand how tenant protections are functioning in practice. This data is essential for evaluating whether existing rental protection laws are effective and whether additional housing policy interventions are needed.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Detailed case reporting could raise questions about protecting personal information of both landlords and tenants involved in eviction proceedings
  • Burden on courts: Monthly reporting requirements add administrative work to already-strained trial court systems, potentially diverting resources from case processing
  • Ambiguous scope: The definition of "permanent rental protections" may be unclear, leading to inconsistent reporting across different courts or disputes about which cases should be included

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

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