Housing

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 4, 2026

H 4973: An Act relative to authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River

This bill transfers 21.55 acres of former highway land in Fall River (bounded by Davol Street, Brightman Street, Turner Street, and President Avenue) from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority. The land must be used for residential, commercial, or economic development without requiring an urban renewal plan. Compensation is set at $1 if the Commonwealth never paid for the land, or equal shares of future sale/lease proceeds over 10 years if the Commonwealth did pay. The Authority must cover all transfer costs, and the land reverts to DOT if not used for development within the specified purposes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables residential development on transferred land without urban renewal requirements, directly advancing housing development as specified in the topic's scope.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2826: An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2826).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRental voucher programs directly fund affordable housing access for tenants, aligning with 'funds housing programs' and 'advancing affordable housing' indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 2818: An Act creating the Home Works Program

Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to create the Home Works Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2818).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates 'Home Works Program' under Housing committee, indicating intent to advance housing initiatives through new program creation.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2836: An Act to promote yes in my back yard

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Mike Connolly, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2836).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes YIMBY movement, supporting increased housing development and density near existing neighborhoods to advance housing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2829: An Act promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2829).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program, a housing assistance initiative.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2831: An Act increasing access to supportive housing

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2831).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases access to supportive housing and aims to end/prevent homelessness via a dedicated finance board, directly advancing housing access and homelessness prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2834: An Act to expand housing options through homesharing

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 992) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to expand housing options through homesharing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2834).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to expand housing options through homesharing, increasing housing availability and affordability without restrictions.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 2762: An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program

Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2762).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a permanent affordability homeownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access through dedicated funding and program structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 2764: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 996) of Adam Gomez for legislation to secure housing for returning citizens, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2764).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSecures housing for returning citizens, reducing recidivism through reentry support - directly aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly secures housing for returning citizens, addressing housing access barriers for a vulnerable group, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 4835: An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities

This bill requires state-aided public housing for the elderly to allow pet ownership under specific, non-discriminatory rules. It prohibits outright bans on dogs (including breed-based restrictions), declawing, or evictions solely for having a pet, while permitting reasonable requirements like pet deposits (max $160 or one month’s rent), spaying/neutering, and emergency care plans. Housing authorities must develop written policies for different housing types (apartments, single-family homes, etc.) and establish pet committees for grievance handling. An advisory group will help update regulations and create guidance for implementing these policies, with violations subject to penalties under existing law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates pet-friendly policies in elderly housing, prohibiting discriminatory bans and evictions for pets, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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