Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 4288: An Act relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4288) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDesignates commercial fishermen for housing preference under Affordable Homes Act, expanding access to affordable housing for a specific group.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 2671: An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth

Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2671).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to prevent housing discrimination, directly aligning with tenant protection and anti-discrimination indicators in housing policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 2328: An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2328) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling 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 Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4757: An Act promoting housing opportunities and access

This bill requires cities and towns with less than 10% multi-family housing to designate at least 1.5% of their "calculable developable land" (land suitable for housing, excluding protected areas like wetlands and public parks) for multi-family zoning. It mandates that these zones allow apartment or condo developments at a minimum density of 20 units per acre without special approval. The bill also streamlines approval for "open space residential" projects and creates a commission to study income limits for affordable housing, with a 2026 deadline for towns to identify developable land. It affects all Massachusetts municipalities and aims to expand housing options by clarifying land use rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates multi-family zoning with 20 units/acre minimum density in low-density areas to increase housing supply and access, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 4063: An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4063) of Joan Meschino and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to increases of the annual rent of affordable housing units and for rental unit and project oversight. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly targets rent increases in affordable housing units with oversight, protecting tenants from significant rent hikes per title and summary, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 20, 2025

H 1530: An Act relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resources

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly names 'affordable housing' in title and summary, directly addressing this policy area with clear intent to advance it.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1011: An Act promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly strengthens HomeBASE program to promote housing stability for families, directly aligning with support indicators for housing programs and stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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