This bill amends Chapter 184 of the General Laws to clarify the effectiveness of certain recorded instruments related to real property, despite technical irregularities. Specifically, it introduces a new section that states if an owner signs an instrument conveying their land or interest in it, and that instrument is recorded or registered for ten years, it will remain effective even if there are defects or omissions related to legal requirements such as seals, acknowledgments, or execution methods. However, this effectiveness is contingent upon no legal proceedings being initiated within that ten-year period regarding the defects.

The bill also specifies that it will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will apply to all relevant instruments recorded or registered before, on, or after that date, with the exception of those instruments that are already subject to court proceedings challenging their validity prior to the effective date. This change aims to provide greater certainty and clarity in real property transactions by reducing the impact of minor technical errors on property titles.