Housing (Tenant Rights)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 986: An Act ensuring fair housing for homeless families

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 986) of Ryan C. Fattman and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to ensure fair housing for homeless families. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly ensures fair housing for homeless families, directly addressing homelessness and protecting vulnerable residents per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1883: An Act to promote housing stability

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1883) of Paul McMurtry relative to the recovery of withheld rent. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant recovery of withheld rent, directly protecting tenant rights and promoting housing stability per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1952: An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes tenant access to legal counsel to prevent evictions and ensure housing stability, directly strengthening tenant protections and housing stability90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1558: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly states 'promoting fair and affordable housing', directly advancing the topic with no opposing language or ambiguity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1008: An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Massachusetts rental voucher program to increase affordable housing access and tenant assistance under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1559: An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by preventing housing discrimination against families with pets, ensuring stable housing access for pet-owning tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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 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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