Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1496: An Act relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Daniel M. Donahue that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for the Families in Transition Homelessness Prevention Program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdministers residential assistance for homelessness prevention program, directly supporting affordable housing access and preventing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 226: An Act to end child homelessness

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to child homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly targets child homelessness, directly aligning with housing support indicators like addressing homelessness and protecting vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1507: An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1507) of William C. Galvin for legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits rent increases and establishes rental arbitrator, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordability per bill's core purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1013: An Act relative to access to air conditioning and relief from oppressive heat

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to access to air conditioning and relief from oppressive heat. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates access to AC in housing to protect tenants from oppressive heat, aligning with tenant protection policies under housing topic.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 1571: An Act to make home repair affordable and stabilize communities

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to make home repair affordable and stabilize communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to make home repairs affordable and stabilize communities, directly advancing affordable housing access and community stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 3934: An Act establishing the town of Plymouth Land Bank

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Michelle L. Badger (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a Plymouth land bank in the town of Plymouth. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Plymouth Land Bank to acquire/manage properties for housing development, aligning with affordable housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

HD 5258: A communication from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (see item 7004-0100 Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report to divert families from emergency assistance shelters

HD 5258 is a procedural bill transmitting a report from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities about diverting families from emergency assistance shelters. The report details the HomeBASE program, which provides financial assistance to families to avoid emergency shelter use and transition to permanent housing, referencing a $1,182 weekly average cost for emergency shelter per family. It includes data on diversion outcomes, such as 409 of 454 families exiting the program to permanent housing, and aligns with similar diversion strategies used in other states.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill transmits report on HomeBASE program that diverts families from shelters to permanent housing, reducing homelessness and supporting affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 1476: An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation relative to pet ownership for residents of state-aided public housing for the elderly. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCodifies pet-friendly policies for elderly housing tenants, strengthening tenant protections by preventing pet discrimination in state-aided housing.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 274: An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 274) of Frank A. Moran for legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rights for homeless individuals, directly addressing housing insecurity per support indicator 'addresses homelessness'90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4759: An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 40R

H 4759 modernizes Massachusetts' housing incentive program under Chapter 40R by creating new payment structures for cities and towns that adopt specific zoning districts. It establishes tiered payments based on projected new housing units (e.g., $20,000 for up to 20% growth, $1.2 million for 501%+ growth) for "smart growth" and "starter home" zoning districts, plus $6,000 per new unit for completed housing in those districts. The bill also requires the state department to analyze these payments against housing costs (using the Consumer Price Index) to ensure consistency. These changes apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and directly affect municipalities with approved zoning districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state payments ($20k-$1.2M) for cities adopting housing zones, directly funding public housing incentives through state budget allocations.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds municipalities with tiered payments based on new housing units in designated 'smart growth' and 'starter home' zones, directly incentivizing affordable housing development under Chapter 40R.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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