Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1500: An Act addressing affordable housing

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly addresses affordable housing; references MHFA (housing finance agency), indicating funding/support for housing initiatives per topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1560: An Act setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and Vanna Howard for legislation to set a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets housing production goal to increase supply, directly advancing affordable housing development without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 1, 2025

H 4694: An Act relative to increasing affordable and public housing options

This bill (H 4694) amends Chapter 40A of Massachusetts law to explicitly allow housing authorities to develop affordable or public housing, expanding eligibility beyond current entities like corporations. It directly affects municipal housing authorities and developers working with them, enabling them to create new affordable housing projects under existing legal frameworks. The key change adds housing authorities to the list of entities permitted to pursue affordable housing development under Chapter 40A. This is a technical update to existing law, not a new funding program or major policy shift.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly expands affordable housing development by allowing housing authorities to create projects under existing law, directly increasing options per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1485: An Act to promote affordable housing

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael S. Day relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title and summary explicitly state 'promote affordable housing' and 'comprehensive housing needs assessment' to advance housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1566: An Act relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1566) of Priscila S. Sousa that the the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention programs. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates state department to administer residential assistance for homelessness prevention, directly supporting affordable housing access and prevention programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1472: An Act relative to increasing affordable and public housing options

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of Daniel Cahill relative to affordable and public housing options. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to increase affordable/public housing options, directly aligning with support indicators like advancing housing access and funding solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1471: An Act promoting geographic equity in state-funded housing development

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1471) of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to geographic equity in state-funded housing development. Housing.

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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1473: An Act to expand housing opportunities through homesharing

H 1473, titled "An Act to expand housing opportunities through homesharing," is a bill focused on increasing available housing options. Based on the provided information, it is relative to homesharing, suggesting it aims to facilitate arrangements where individuals share their homes to create new housing opportunities. The specific mechanisms or provisions for how it would achieve this are not detailed in the provided context.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to expand housing opportunities through homesharing, directly increasing affordable housing options without restrictions or opposition indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 216: An Act improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Marjorie C. Decker, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Samantha Montaño relative to emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly improves emergency housing assistance for homeless families, directly addressing homelessness and strengthening housing support for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 968: An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 968) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes right to counsel pilot program, directly advancing criminal justice reform by protecting defendants' rights and ensuring fair representation in court.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program, directly addressing tenant protections and housing access in Massachusetts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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