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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1494: An Act relative to improve access to rental assistance programs

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1494) of David F. DeCoste relative to rental assistance programs. Housing.

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

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1554: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Samantha Montaño that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides housing programs for formerly incarcerated persons, reducing recidivism and supporting reentry - key criminal justice reform measure.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates housing programs for formerly incarcerated persons, advancing access to affordable housing through Department initiatives and priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1567: An Act establishing a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to fair housing assessments for large-scale housing developments. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes fair housing assessments for large developments to prevent discrimination, aligning with 'prevents housing discrimination' indicator.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1498: An Act to limit criminalization of the homeless

H 1498 would prevent Massachusetts cities and towns from imposing criminal penalties - such as fines or jail time - for minor public conduct like sleeping or sitting in public spaces when someone is experiencing homelessness. It directly affects unhoused residents who currently face legal consequences for basic survival activities in public areas. The bill requires municipalities to first ensure adequate shelter availability before enforcing such penalties, shifting focus from punishment to housing solutions. This policy change aims to reduce the criminalization of homelessness while promoting access to shelter.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents criminal penalties for homeless individuals' survival activities, shifting focus from punishment to housing solutions - core criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents criminal penalties for homeless individuals' basic survival activities, requiring shelter availability first. Directly addresses homelessness - a core housing issue - shifting focus from punishment to housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 976: An Act enhancing security in emergency housing programs

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to enhance security in emergency housing programs. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enhances security in emergency housing programs, strengthening program effectiveness and supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 4410: 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 impacts in seasonal communities, advancing affordable housing access and tenant protections.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1506: An Act relative to prioritizing Massachusetts residents on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1506) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to prioritizing Massachusetts residents on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrioritizes MA residents on emergency housing waitlist, advancing access to housing assistance for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 966: An Act relative to funding housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities. Housing.

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

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1536: An Act enhancing prioritization for the emergency assistance program

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prioritization for the emergency assistance program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enhances prioritization for emergency housing assistance program, directly supporting housing stability and access for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 986: An Act ensuring fair housing for homeless families

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 986) of Ryan C. Fattman and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to ensure fair housing for homeless families. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly ensures fair housing for homeless families, directly addressing homelessness and protecting vulnerable residents per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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