H 1382 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of Massachusetts

This bill aims to protect historic neighborhoods in Massachusetts from the negative impacts of foreclosure by creating a new Historic District Stabilization Committee. The committee would be formed upon request from local community organizations and would include a diverse group of stakeholders, such as residents, real estate brokers, bankers, contractors, and housing counselors. Once established, this committee would be authorized to develop strategies to stabilize these communities and prevent further property abandonment or demolition. The legislation focuses on establishing this collaborative body to address the specific challenges faced by historic districts without dictating specific financial interventions.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 9, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Sep 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Aug 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Bud Williams
Bud Williams
DDemocratic
MA
11th Hampden