Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1516: An Act to expedite multifamily housing construction

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1516) of Kevin G. Honan relative to multifamily housing construction. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to expedite multifamily housing construction, directly advancing housing development and increasing supply to address affordability needs.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1006: An Act creating the Home Works Program

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates 'Home Works Program' under Housing, directly advancing housing initiatives per title and summary, aligning with funding/protecting housing policy indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1503: An Act relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks

By Representatives Frost of Auburn and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1503) of Paul K. Frost, Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly references 'emergency housing assistance program,' indicating funding/support for housing needs per topic indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1563: An Act relative to homeowner assets

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Housing Appeals Committee be authorized to develop an application to remove deed riders for property owners who purchased homes through the Homeowner Opportunity Program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves deed riders for Homeowner Opportunity Program properties, strengthening homeowner rights and enabling easier property use within housing program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1545: An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness

By Representative Livingstone of Boston (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1545) of KC Linardon , Samantha Montaño and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness for vulnerable individuals, directly aligning with 'addresses homelessness' indicator for housing support. Explicitly cites 'Housing' in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SD 3240: An Act to add multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state’s transit-oriented development statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to add multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state’s transit-oriented development statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts transit-oriented multi-family housing from single-parcel rule, enabling denser development and increasing housing supply per bill's intent to promote transit-oriented housing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables transit-oriented housing developments by exempting them from single-parcel rule, promoting public transit accessibility and sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

SD 2975: An Act relative to expanding access to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program in the commonwealth

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to expand access to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program in the commonwealth. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands access to Family Self-Sufficiency Program, a housing stability initiative aiding low-income residents, directly advancing affordable housing efforts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 3056: An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3056) of Mike Connolly, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new real estate transfer fee (tax) to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing public service investment through fiscal mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates local real estate transfer fee to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing support through dedicated financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 1130: An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1130) of Adam Gomez for legislation to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure through the Massachusetts Foreclosure Mediation Program. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates foreclosure mediation, protecting property rights (a housing topic aspect) by preventing home loss, aligning with topic definition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1994: An Act protecting tenants from retaliation and coercion

By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Priscila S. Sousa, Manny Cruz and Carlos González relative to protecting tenants from retaliation and coercion by threat of disclosing immigration status. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenants from retaliation using immigration status threats, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits retaliation by threatening to disclose immigration status, directly protecting tenants from coercion related to immigration status.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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