Housing

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 969: An Act establishing an accessory dwelling unit trust fund

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 969) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes trust fund for accessory dwelling units, directly funding housing development to increase affordable housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1565: An Act providing for pre-service training for members of mobile home rent control boards

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to an education and training program for new and existing members of mobile home rent control boards. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates training for mobile home rent control board members, strengthening tenant protection enforcement within housing policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1482: An Act to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1482) of Manny Cruz, Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes a trust fund for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), increasing housing supply and affordability through funding housing development programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 4699: An Act to study single-stair residential buildings

H 4699 creates a special commission to study safety conditions for single-stair multi-family residential buildings (up to six stories) in Massachusetts, with the goal of developing a building code amendment to potentially legalize them. The commission, composed of housing officials, fire safety experts, architects, and community representatives, must produce a report by July 31, 2026, including fire safety measures like sprinklers and emergency exits, and build on existing research. This bill does not change current laws but directs a study to address safety concerns that may enable future code changes. It directly affects future housing development rules and building safety standards, not current building owners or occupants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill aims to legalize single-stair residential buildings, enabling more housing development by addressing code barriers and potentially increasing affordable housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1502: An Act relative to home remodeling programs for seniors and people with disabilities

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1502) of Christopher Richard Flanagan that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities establish and operate a program to provide assistance to seniors and persons with disabilities to make accessibility modifications to primary residences. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates state-funded program for home accessibility modifications, directly advancing housing accessibility for seniors/disabled, aligning with funding/protecting housing programs.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 4099: An Act to prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by a tenant or prospective tenant

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4099) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Northampton be authorized to prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by tenants or prospective tenants. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits tenant-paid broker commissions, reducing housing costs and protecting tenant rights per bill's explicit language90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

H 1090: An Act establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1090) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingForeclosure prevention protects homeowners from losing property, advancing housing stability and property rights per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 3307: An Act banning hostile architecture targeting unhoused individuals

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3307) of Mike Connolly for legislation to prohibit the construction of publicly accessible buildings or structures designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans hostile architecture preventing unhoused individuals from using public spaces, directly addressing homelessness and supporting unhoused people's access to public areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 4296: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to dispose of certain parcels of land in the city of Brockton

This bill authorizes the state to transfer two specific parcels of land in Brockton for community use. The first parcel (to Catholic Charitable Bureau) is for affordable housing (for households earning ≤80% of area median income) and a community services center, sold for $1 with a reversion clause if purposes are violated. The second parcel (to the city of Brockton) is for redevelopment, also sold for $1, with net proceeds split equally between the city and state. Both transfers require competitive bidding if not used by 2030, and include oversight mechanisms like independent appraisals and committee reporting.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes affordable housing development for ≤80% AMI with $1 sale and reversion clause, directly advancing housing access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 2738: An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents, reducing a barrier to affordable housing for this vulnerable group.95% confidence

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