S 895 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to promote sustainable affordable housing

This bill aims to encourage the development of affordable housing that is environmentally sustainable. It directly impacts housing providers, local governments, and residents seeking low-cost living options. The legislation outlines mechanisms to support green building practices within affordable housing projects. By promoting these specific construction standards, the bill seeks to balance economic accessibility with environmental responsibility.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Jul 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
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Susan Moran
Susan Moran
DDemocratic
MA
Plymouth and Barnstable