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H 4749·MA·house

An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders

Reported by CommitteeFiled Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Latest Action

House: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jan 28, 2026

Summary

The bill sets up a commission of legislators, elder‑law attorneys, and representatives from advocacy, real‑estate, financial‑services, banking and credit‑union groups to examine how people age 60 and older are financially exploited. It will look at the economic impact, lending practices, low‑value property transfers, scams and other abuse, and must issue policy recommendations by Dec 31 2026. The aim is to improve protections for older residents of the Commonwealth.

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