Housing (Community Development)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3107: An Act relative to provide tenant ownership in government assisted housing

This bill requires housing providers receiving specific government housing credits (under Chapters 62, 63, or 63) to establish ownership diversity goals matching the demographic makeup of their properties. It directly affects these housing entities by mandating they reflect local population diversity in their ownership structures. The key provision is the requirement for diversity goals, with the Department of Housing and Community Development tasked with creating implementation rules. The bill focuses on changing ownership practices for these government-assisted housing providers, not on tenant ownership rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates diversity goals for tenant ownership in government-assisted housing, strengthening tenant rights and promoting equitable housing access per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homeownership Property Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3370: Resolve creating a special commission on affordable housing insurance

This bill creates a 10-member commission to develop rules for how insurance companies set rates on two types of housing: properties with affordability restrictions (like subsidized units) and properties where tenants use housing vouchers. The commission includes government officials, housing advocates, community development groups, builders, and insurance representatives. It must propose specific legislation to the relevant committees by December 31, 2026, to address potential rate-setting issues affecting these housing types. The bill directly impacts insurance companies, affordable housing providers, and voucher tenants by targeting the insurance pricing framework for these properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates commission to set fair insurance rates for affordable housing properties, preventing rate hikes that could reduce affordability and maintain subsidized units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 902: An Act for community housing packages

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for community housing packages. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title 'community housing packages' and summary explicitly address housing initiatives, indicating funding/support for affordable housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 302: An Act relative to housing production plans

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to housing production plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly addresses housing production plans, directly supporting housing development as a core topic element.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 996: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

S 996 establishes a state-administered reentry housing program to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure stable housing after release. The program, managed by the state department of housing, will coordinate with correctional facilities and community organizations to provide housing options, short-term housing assistance, and financial supports like housing vouchers. It requires all state-funded housing programs (including those under Chapters 40B, 40H, and 40R) to prioritize formerly incarcerated people and those about to be released. The department must annually review these programs, collect demographic data, and report outcomes to legislative committees on housing and community development.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates housing program for returning citizens to reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state-administered housing program with vouchers and prioritizes formerly incarcerated in state-funded housing programs (Chapters 40B/H/R), advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1554: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Samantha Montaño that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides housing programs for formerly incarcerated persons, reducing recidivism and supporting reentry - key criminal justice reform measure.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates housing programs for formerly incarcerated persons, advancing access to affordable housing through Department initiatives and priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness 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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