Housing (Renters)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1953: An Act to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities

HD 1953 establishes the Alternative Housing Voucher Program to provide rental assistance for low-income individuals with disabilities. It directly affects persons aged 18-62 with disabilities who earn no more than 80% of the area median income (as defined by HUD). The program offers mobile and project-based vouchers covering rent, security deposits, first and last month's rent, and moving expenses, with households paying 25-30% of their income for housing. Voucher amounts are set by the department based on household size, income, location, and disability-related needs, with optional higher payments approved as reasonable accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Alternative Housing Voucher Program funding rental assistance for affordable housing for low-income disabled individuals, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1305: An Act to further regulate tenant fees in rental housing

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to regulate junk fees in rental housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegulates excessive tenant fees (junk fees), strengthening tenant protections and reducing financial barriers in rental housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1970: An Act providing renter relief tax credit

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1970) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide an increase in the renter relief tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases renter relief tax credit, providing direct tax relief for lower-income renters, aligning with fiscal support for middle/lower income through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases renter relief tax credit, directly advancing affordable housing and providing tenant financial relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3063: An Act updating and expanding the renter's income tax deduction

By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Rob Consalvo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renter tax deduction, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households through income tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands renter tax deduction, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for tenants per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2022: An Act relative to prohibiting eviction without good cause

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2022) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to prohibiting eviction without good cause. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions without good cause, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2020: An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants

By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2020) of Steven Ultrino relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly provides rental protections for vulnerable tenants (elderly, disabled, low-to-middle income), strengthening tenant rights as a core housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1933: An Act further protecting tenants

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Edward R. Philips relative to rent withholdings. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenant rights through rent withholdings, advancing tenant protections in housing policy as described in title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1152: An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Jason M. Lewis and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the termination of rental agreements or tenancy by certain tenants. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections for elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants by addressing termination of rental agreements, directly advancing tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1447: An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly enables rent stabilization and tenant protection, directly advancing tenant rights and affordable housing access per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 998: An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGuarantees tenant's first right of refusal, a direct tenant protection measure advancing tenant rights in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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