H 1281 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the uniform special deposit

This bill establishes a uniform legal framework for "special deposits" - funds held by banks under specific agreements that require a condition to be met before payment. It defines these deposits as requiring at least two beneficiaries, a clear purpose (such as escrow for transactions, security deposits, or retirement benefits), and a condition (like a completed sale) that must occur first. The law mandates banks pay beneficiaries only after the condition is met and the bank has knowledge of it, while limiting how agreements can be changed without beneficiary consent. This directly affects banks, depositors, and beneficiaries using these accounts for financial arrangements like holding funds for transactions or security.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Alice Peisch
DDemocratic
MA
14th Norfolk