Housing

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 983: An Act to promote housing cooperatives

S 983, sponsored by Senator James B. Eldridge, aims to support housing cooperatives but lacks specific details in the provided abstract. The bill's title indicates a general intent to promote cooperative housing models, though the abstract does not describe concrete mechanisms like financial incentives, regulatory changes, or eligibility criteria. Without additional context on the bill's provisions, it is unclear who would be directly affected (e.g., residents, developers, or local governments) or how the legislation would function. For a complete summary, the full text of the bill or additional legislative details would be required.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly promotes housing cooperatives, a model for affordable housing. No contradictory language; intent aligns with advancing affordable housing options.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 996: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

S 996 establishes a state-administered reentry housing program to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure stable housing after release. The program, managed by the state department of housing, will coordinate with correctional facilities and community organizations to provide housing options, short-term housing assistance, and financial supports like housing vouchers. It requires all state-funded housing programs (including those under Chapters 40B, 40H, and 40R) to prioritize formerly incarcerated people and those about to be released. The department must annually review these programs, collect demographic data, and report outcomes to legislative committees on housing and community development.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates housing program for returning citizens to reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state-administered housing program with vouchers and prioritizes formerly incarcerated in state-funded housing programs (Chapters 40B/H/R), advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 957: An Act relative to improve access to rental assistance programs

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 957) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to improve access to rental assistance programs. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to improve access to rental assistance programs, directly advancing affordable housing access for tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 991: An Act creating an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board

By Mr. Feeney, a 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. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates interagency board to end/prevent homelessness via supportive housing, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 992: An Act to expand housing options through homesharing

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 992) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to expand housing options through homesharing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly expands housing options through homesharing, increasing affordable housing supply by enabling shared living arrangements without new construction.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 1524: An Act restoring the Commonwealth's public housing

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Kevin G. Honan relative to construction and development of state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly restores public housing projects, advancing affordable housing development and state-aided housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 14, 2025

HD 4363: An Act relative to funding housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr relative to funding housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds housing and mitigates investor real estate in seasonal communities, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3128: An Act relative to improving the efficiency of the state low income housing tax credit

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3128) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the low income housing tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill improves efficiency of low-income housing tax credit, a fiscal tool supporting affordable housing development through tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill improves efficiency of low income housing tax credit, a core funding mechanism for affordable housing development and preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2077: An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housing

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for affordable housing, incentivizing development and aligning with fiscal support for public housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits to fund affordable housing development, directly advancing housing accessibility and affordability through revenue incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 1971: An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates graduated deed tax to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing, directly funding a public service program through fiscal means.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates graduated deed excise tax revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing affordability goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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