Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1883: An Act to promote housing stability

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1883) of Paul McMurtry relative to the recovery of withheld rent. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant recovery of withheld rent, directly protecting tenant rights and promoting housing stability per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1952: An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes tenant access to legal counsel to prevent evictions and ensure housing stability, directly strengthening tenant protections and housing stability90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 958: An Act promoting geographic equity in state-funded housing development

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 958) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote geographic equity in state-funded housing development. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes geographic equity in state-funded housing development, ensuring fair resource allocation to advance affordable housing access across regions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1973: An Act relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax to fund affordable housing and climate adaptation infrastructure, directly allocating new revenue for public programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes excise tax specifically for climate change adaptation infrastructure funding, directly advancing environmental protection through dedicated revenue allocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes excise tax to fund affordable housing investments, directly advancing housing affordability goals per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1558: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly states 'promoting fair and affordable housing', directly advancing the topic with no opposing language or ambiguity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1529: An Act establishing an affordable housing qualification commission

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on affordable housing qualification. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes commission to address affordable housing qualifications, advancing policy development in this area90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1433: An Act relative to zoning for housing production

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to zoning for multi-family housing production. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill modifies zoning to enable multi-family housing production, directly advancing housing development and affordability through municipal zoning reforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1434: An Act relative to funding affordable housing and incentivizing zoning reform

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes property transfer fee to fund affordable housing, directly increasing state budget allocation for public housing program90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds affordable housing via property transfer fee and incentivizes zoning reform, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1008: An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program

By Ms. Lovely, a 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. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Massachusetts rental voucher program to increase affordable housing access and tenant assistance under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1559: An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by preventing housing discrimination against families with pets, ensuring stable housing access for pet-owning tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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