Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1511: An Act establishing the Massachusetts rental assistance and financial stability program

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1511) of Carlos González relative to establishing a rental assistance and financial stability program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental assistance program funding, directly advancing affordable housing access per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 4707: An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units

This bill allows movable tiny houses (under 400 sq ft, excluding certain features) to be used as permanent primary residences or accessory dwelling units on single-family lots. It requires local towns to establish a registration system through the Registry of Motor Vehicles ($100 fee), with standards for safety, zoning (like septic systems), and building code compliance (with relaxed insulation requirements). After 180 days of residency, tiny houses must have a permanent address, utilities, and pass an inspection for a certificate of occupancy. Local governments can set stricter rules but cannot ban tiny houses outright, and may offer tax incentives for hosting them.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tiny homes as permanent residences, expanding affordable housing options by enabling low-cost, flexible housing on single-family lots without restricting development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1493: An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to using movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill permits movable tiny houses and ADUs as permanent housing, expanding affordable housing options and development flexibility.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 215: An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 215) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to provide services to certain children experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness through services for children, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 22: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 22) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes Somerville to regulate rent, strengthening tenant protections and promoting housing affordability through rent stabilization measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 7, 2025

H 1526: An Act establishing a rent stabilization commission

By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Tara T. Hong for an investigation by a special commission relative to rent stabilization. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rent stabilization commission to regulate rent increases, protecting tenants and promoting affordable housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3910: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to enact right to purchase legislation

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3910) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Patricia D. Jehlen (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a program to provide certain tenants and entities the right to purchase the residential property in which the tenants reside when that residential property is being offered for sale. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes Somerville tenants to purchase their homes when sold, strengthening tenant protections against displacement and supporting affordable housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 1544: An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal

By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGuarantees tenant's first right of refusal on property sales/leases, strengthening tenant protections in housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 2308: An Act relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Marc T. Lombardo, Colleen M. Garry and John R. Gaskey relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill permits multi-family zoning in MBTA communities, increasing housing supply and affordability through zoning reform, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 374: An Act providing for tenant agents

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 374) of William C. Galvin relative to tenant agents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant agents to strengthen tenant rights and protections in housing disputes, directly advancing tenant protection under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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