Housing (Affordable Housing)

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1556: An Act to improve the accuracy of the counting of existing affordable housing stock

By Representative Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1556) of Norman J. Orrall relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands affordable housing definition to include manufactured homes, increasing reported affordable housing stock and aligning with affordability goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1576: An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of Christopher J. Worrell and others for legislation to create a program for the development and construction of permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income buyers. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates permanent affordability homeownership program for low/moderate income buyers, directly advancing affordable housing access through development and construction funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 958: An Act promoting geographic equity in state-funded housing development

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 958) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to promote geographic equity in state-funded housing development. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes geographic equity in state-funded housing development, ensuring fair resource allocation to advance affordable housing access across regions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1973: An Act relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax to fund affordable housing and climate adaptation infrastructure, directly allocating new revenue for public programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes excise tax specifically for climate change adaptation infrastructure funding, directly advancing environmental protection through dedicated revenue allocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes excise tax to fund affordable housing investments, directly advancing housing affordability goals per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Affordable Housing

Track

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

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1529: An Act establishing an affordable housing qualification commission

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on affordable housing qualification. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes commission to address affordable housing qualifications, advancing policy development in this area90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1434: An Act relative to funding affordable housing and incentivizing zoning reform

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes property transfer fee to fund affordable housing, directly increasing state budget allocation for public housing program90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds affordable housing via property transfer fee and incentivizes zoning reform, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1570: An Act to promote access to housing and improve educational outcomes

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1570) of Chynah Tyler that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities be authorized to establish a pilot program to promote access to housing and improve educational outcomes. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes pilot program to promote housing access, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through funding and program development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1500: An Act addressing affordable housing

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly addresses affordable housing; references MHFA (housing finance agency), indicating funding/support for housing initiatives per topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1560: An Act setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and Vanna Howard for legislation to set a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets housing production goal to increase supply, directly advancing affordable housing development without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

Track