Housing

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 28, 2025

SD 3137: An Act to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices. Housing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects assisted living residents from deceptive billing, advancing patient rights in healthcare service access and financial transparency within residential care settings.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects assisted living residents (tenants) from deceptive billing, aligning with tenant protection in housing context per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3058: An Act enabling a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3058) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new tax on vacant residential units to generate revenue, directly advancing state budget funding through taxation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax on vacant homes incentivizes occupancy, increasing housing supply and affordability, directly advancing housing access policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3165: An Act protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3165) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to tax deductions for housing cooperative shareholders. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax deductions for housing cooperative shareholders, directly providing tax relief under Revenue. This aligns with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax deductions for housing cooperative shareholders, directly enhancing affordability and protecting co-op member interests within housing policy.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3183: An Act allow all towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an incentive for housing (residential rehab or commercial conversion)

By Representatives Marsi of Dudley and Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to tax increment financing (TIF). Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables TIF for housing incentives, using tax increments to fund development - a fiscal tool aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables TIF for residential rehab/commercial conversion, directly incentivizing housing development and affordability through tax-based financing tools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3182: An Act relative to a capital gains tax credit for first time homebuyers

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Christopher M. Markey relative to a capital gains tax credit for first time homebuyers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides capital gains tax credit for first-time homebuyers, reducing tax burden on middle-income residents per tax relief indicator.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for first-time homebuyers reduces purchase costs, directly increasing affordable housing access and aligning with housing support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3103: An Act to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Sean Garballey relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases income tax credit for rental housing deleading, providing tax relief through expanded fiscal support for housing remediation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases deleading tax credit for rental housing, advancing housing safety and quality through financial incentives for landlords.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3247: An Act to promote the development of abandoned buildings

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3247) of Michael J. Soter, Joseph D. McKenna and Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to further regulate tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill regulates tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings to prevent abuse, closing loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes development of abandoned buildings through tax deduction regulations, advancing housing development without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1955: An Act establishing the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1955) of Julian Cyr for legislation to establish the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank. Revenue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes a housing bank to fund affordable housing initiatives on Martha's Vineyard, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1549: An Act providing relief of 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering individuals on behalf of DHCD

By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to cities and towns sheltering individuals for certain state or federal housing agencies. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides regulatory relief from 40B for municipalities sheltering individuals via DHCD, easing barriers to housing provision and aligning with housing support policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 336: An Act relative to consumer rights of renters

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Tackey Chan for legislation to prohibit certain supplemental fees levied against prospective tenants or current tenants. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits supplemental fees against renters, strengthening tenant protections under housing policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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