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HD 4652

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

Requires monthly court reports on eviction filings and outcomes to track effects of Massachusetts rental protection laws.

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Bill Summary · HD 4652

Legislative bill overview

HD 4652 requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit monthly reports on summary process cases (eviction proceedings) with data on filings, actions, and dispositions. This reporting requirement was established by a 2023 amendment and this bill formalizes the ongoing submission of these reports to the legislature.

Why is this important

Housing stability and eviction data directly affects vulnerable renters and informs policymakers about enforcement of tenant protections. Monthly reporting allows legislators to track whether eviction trends are changing and whether existing rental protections are working as intended, enabling data-driven policy adjustments.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord concerns: Increased transparency about eviction patterns may be perceived as surveillance or could fuel further restrictions on property owner rights
  • Data completeness and burden: Courts may argue monthly reporting creates administrative burden; questions exist about what data is actually collected and how consistently
  • "Permanent rental protections" language: The bill's framing suggests specific tenant-side policy goals, which landlord advocates might view as prejudging outcomes rather than neutral fact-finding

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

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