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H 1863·MA·house

An Act relative to structured settlement payment protections

FailedFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: John J. Mahoney
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House: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The bill rewrites Chapter 231C to make any transfer of structured‑settlement payment rights subject to a prior court or administrative order and extensive written disclosures. It adds protections for minors, people with mental or cognitive impairments, and other vulnerable payees by mandating independent professional advice and a right to cancel before the transfer is finalized.

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