State • Massachusetts

H 5516: An Act regulating condominium associations and management companies

Bill GalvinHearing Scheduled

H 5516 status: Hearing Scheduled — Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (updated Aug 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Charles Strassman relative to condominium associations and management companies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect identified

Risks

  • No direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved management transparency

Risks

  • Potential for increased administrative costs

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for enhanced consumer protection for residents

Risks

  • Possible complications in association governance
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Lack of public text makes it impossible to assess the scope of proposed compliance costs

Limitation

Source provided is a brief petition abstract only

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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