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H 3121 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts

Summary
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish an excise tax for certain applicable taxpayers in excess of the maximum permissible for single-family residences. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes an excise tax on large investors to generate revenue, directly addressing taxation and budget management through new tax revenue streams.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets large investors via excise tax to curb control of single-family homes, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing goals by limiting investor-driven displacement.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 9, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jim Hawkins
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
MA
2nd Bristol
Co
Photo of Carmine Gentile
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
MA
13th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Dennis Gallagher
Dennis Gallagher
DDemocratic
MA
8th Plymouth
Co
Photo of Erika Uyterhoeven
Erika Uyterhoeven
DDemocratic
MA
27th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Natalie Higgins
Natalie Higgins
DDemocratic
MA
4th Worcester
Co
Photo of Pat Duffy
Pat Duffy
DDemocratic
MA
5th Hampden