Housing

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SD 3719: Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth 2024 Annual Report

Report of the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission (pursuant Section 16W of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting its 22024 annual report of the Massachusetts Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires annual reporting on unaccompanied homeless youth, addressing homelessness which is directly related to housing needs and support services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5301: An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing and advance housing production

This bill addresses two main areas: regulating unfair fees in rental housing and encouraging housing production. It limits what landlords and brokers can charge tenants, allowing only first and last month's rent, a security deposit, and key costs, while prohibiting extra fees for lease renewals or adding optional charges like internet or insurance unless clearly described and opt-out options are provided. The bill also caps late payment penalties at five percent of monthly rent and restricts when landlords can charge attorney fees to tenants. Additionally, it promotes housing development by reducing parking requirements near transit stations, defining underutilized land for redevelopment, and ensuring publicly owned property is prioritized for low and moderate income housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by limiting unfair fees and late penalties, while encouraging housing production through regulatory reforms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 5222: An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

This bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law to prevent companies from using software to coordinate rental prices among landlords. It defines "service providers" as any entity that collects rental data and recommends prices to landlords, and prohibits landlords from paying these services to set or influence rent amounts. The law also bans agreements among landlords not to compete with each other on pricing and makes it easier for tenants to sue for violations by removing barriers like arbitration clauses and class-action waivers. Landlords who violate the rules could face legal penalties, and successful plaintiffs would be entitled to recover their legal costs and attorney fees.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents algorithmic rent fixing and protects tenant rights by banning price coordination among landlords, directly supporting affordable housing and tenant protections.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates tech companies to protect consumers from algorithmic price-fixing, enhancing consumer protection in digital markets.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 5, 2026

HD 5490: A monthly report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (under Section 15(c) of Chapter 239 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 64 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process cases relative to permanent rental protections

This bill requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report on summary process cases involving permanent rental protections. The report will detail the number of filings, actions taken, and case dispositions for these specific housing-related eviction proceedings. It directly affects the state's trial court administration and stakeholders monitoring rental protection enforcement. The bill establishes a routine data reporting mechanism to track how these cases are processed over time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires reporting on permanent rental protection cases, indicating monitoring and enforcement of tenant protections in housing.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 2983: An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting

Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 994) of Cindy F. Friedman and Julian Cyr for legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent setting; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2983).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits algorithmic rent setting, protecting tenant rights and preventing unfair pricing practices in rental housing.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts algorithmic rent setting by tech-driven systems, limiting their use in housing markets85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

HD 5720: A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities (see Section 10 of Chapter 1 and Section 88 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025 and Section 19 of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the January 22, 2026 biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program

This bill serves as a formal communication from state executive offices to submit a biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program. It directly affects the administration of housing aid by requiring the submission of updated data regarding shelter applications received between January 8 and January 21, 2026. The report includes statistics on applications and days in shelter for the specified period, providing current information to relevant authorities. This procedural measure does not create new policy but rather documents existing program activity for record-keeping purposes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires biweekly reporting on emergency housing assistance program, indicating active administration and oversight of housing aid programs.75% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 2982: An Act relative to the use of credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants

Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to the use of credit reporting in housing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2982).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill regulates credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants, likely protecting tenant rights and preventing discriminatory practices in affordable housing.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 2980: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing

Senate, March 9, 2026 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2980).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to promote fair and affordable housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing, directly supporting housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 3022: An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3022) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to create the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments, and households fund. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a fund to engage neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments, and households, which suggests support for housing-related initiatives and community engagement.85% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SD 3755: Emergency Housing Assistance Program Bi-weekly Report

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025, and Section 88 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program bi-weekly report

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires bi-weekly reporting on Emergency Housing Assistance Program, indicating oversight and continued funding of housing assistance initiatives.75% confidence

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