H 29 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to housing

This bill proposes adding a constitutional right to housing for every resident of Massachusetts. It would require the state legislature to pass laws ensuring affordable, safe, and varied housing through planning, renovation, and new construction. The amendment emphasizes balancing these efforts with existing market forces while respecting local government rules and prohibiting discrimination.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2023 Last action Apr 27, 2023
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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 27, 2023
Upper · Passed
Proposal for Constitutional Amendment reported adversely by committee and placed on file
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mike Day
DDemocratic
MA
31st Middlesex