H 4163 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory

This bill draft (HD 2511) aims to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs, like in-law suites or backyard cottages) within the state's subsidized housing inventory. It would require housing authorities to count ADUs as part of their affordable housing stock when reporting on subsidized housing availability. The bill directly affects state housing agencies, local municipalities, and developers building or converting properties with ADUs. As a draft currently being worked on by House Counsel, specific implementation details and timelines are not yet finalized. No substantive policy provisions or voting records are available in the provided context.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025 Last action Aug 13, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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