From MAAPL
Time to Turn Out! Municipal Mediation bill hearing at the State House tomorrow morning, Tuesday the 16th!
10:00am-1:00pm Tuesday, August 16th Room B-2 Massachusetts State House
MAAPL’s late-file, legislative bill permitting towns and cities to run their own Municipal Mediation and other foreclosure-related safety programs is scheduled for a hearing. We need you to come and testify how this legislation helps your town or city!
Legislation Specifics:
Bill H.4553 An Act to minimize foreclosures and their harm
By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition of Jose F. Tosado and others relative to foreclosures and vacant properties.
Sponsors: Jose F. Tosado
Text:
Except where explicitly denied by the General Laws, municipalities shall have authority to enact laws for the purpose of ensuring the safety and security of residents by minimizing foreclosures and ensuring the upkeep of vacant properties and those in foreclosure.