Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 17, 2025

H 343: An Act requiring fair housing education for all real estate licensees

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 343) of Tackey Chan for legislation to require real estate licensing education to include a fair housing training component. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates fair housing training for real estate licensees, directly preventing housing discrimination per Fair Housing Act standards.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

SD 3057: An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents, reducing financial barriers to affordable housing for this housing segment.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 978: An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects open space and historical resources from coastal threats, directly advancing environmental conservation efforts per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects community housing from coastal threats, directly advancing housing preservation as per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4081: An Act relative to problem properties, enhancing fire safety and addressing resident displacement

By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4081) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Patricia A. Duffy relative to taxation and fire safety of problem properties, so-called. Revenue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses resident displacement (tenant protection) while focusing on fire safety and problem property taxation, aligning with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 4457: An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth

H 4457 (An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth) directly affects real estate brokers and salespeople in Massachusetts. The bill requires new license applicants to complete 4 hours of fair housing training and existing license holders to complete 2 hours of fair housing or diversity training during renewal. It mandates automatic license suspensions (60 days for first violations, 180 days for repeat violations within two years) when the state fair housing agency or court finds a broker violated anti-discrimination laws. The bill also updates the real estate board's composition to include fair housing experts and tenant representatives, and requires quarterly public reporting of discrimination-related complaints and disciplinary actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates fair housing training and penalties for discrimination, directly preventing housing discrimination per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3903: An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3903) of Thomas W. Moakley and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Nantucket be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes real estate transfer fee revenue for affordable housing capital projects, directly funding essential housing programs under budget/taxes framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a real estate transfer fee specifically to fund affordable/workforce housing and related capital improvements, directly advancing housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2479: An Act relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing

By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Vanna Howard relative to the lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates lead-free housing compliance to protect tenants from health hazards, advancing tenant safety and equal access to safe housing.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1537: An Act relative to the sale of chapter 40B properties purchased prior to the year 2010

By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of Steve Bugli for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain Chapter 40B properties purchased before the year 2010. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegulates sales of pre-2010 Chapter 40B properties to maintain affordability, aligning with affordable housing goals under Chapter 40B policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1025: An Act streamlining housing permitting

S 1025, introduced by Senator Bruce Tarr, aims to simplify the process for obtaining building permits for new housing developments. The bill would directly affect local government agencies that issue permits and housing developers seeking to build new projects. Its key provision involves reducing bureaucratic delays and standardizing application requirements to make permitting more efficient. This would help speed up approvals for housing construction without specifying new requirements or timelines.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines permitting to speed housing construction approvals, directly advancing housing development by removing bureaucratic barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 22, 2025

H 2569: An Act expanding the availability of adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Christine P. Barber relative to the availability of adaptable housing for consumers with disabilities, mobility impairments and seniors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands adaptable housing availability for disabled/seniors, advancing accessible housing development within the topic area.95% confidence

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