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S 973 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act reforming incentives for landlords

Summary
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 973) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to prohibit any financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing for nonresident migrants. Housing.
Issues: ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing to nonresident migrants, limiting housing availability for this group. This restricts a housing program, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing to nonresident migrants, restricting access to housing services for immigrants. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of limiting immigrant services.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Kelly Dooner
Kelly Dooner
RRepublican
MA
Third Bristol and Plymouth