An Act relative to the operations of local housing authorities
This bill amends state housing laws to exempt local housing authorities from specific operational rules previously applied to other entities. The change directly affects housing authorities in Massachusetts by clarifying that they are not subject to the provisions of Section 3A of Chapter 40A. By adding a specific exclusion clause, the legislation ensures these organizations operate under their existing legal framework rather than the new requirements. The measure does not alter funding, tenant protections, or construction standards, but instead refines the regulatory scope for these public agencies.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Sep 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Sep 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Aug 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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