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House 4734 - Petition of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to further regulate the eviction of tenants or occupants of foreclosed properties.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085

Sponsor:

  • Elizabeth A. Malia

All Bill Actions

  • 04/08/08 H Referred to the committee on House Rules -HJ 1230
  • 04/22/08 H Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary -HJ 1281
  • 05/08/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1566
  • Public Hearing date May 13 pm at 1:00 in Room A-1
  • 07/08/08 H Committee recommended ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)
  • 07/08/08 H Rules suspended
  • 07/08/08 H Recommitted to the committee on JUDICIARY -HJ 1689
  • 08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085

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