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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1275: An Act for Chapter 40B reform and improvement

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1005) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingChapter 40B promotes affordable housing development; reforming it aims to improve implementation, indicating support for strengthening housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4088: An Act to promote the development of abandoned buildings

HD 4088 provides tax incentives for corporations and individuals renovating abandoned buildings into housing projects. It allows a 10% deduction of renovation costs when calculating taxable income for qualifying projects. For housing developments, the bill exempts either the sale profits or rental income from taxable income for five years if units are rented out. These provisions apply specifically to projects certified under Chapter 23A and defined as "abandoned buildings" under Chapter 200A.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deductions (10% renovation cost) and income exemptions for housing projects, directly using tax policy to incentivize development and promote housing through fiscal relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax incentives for renovating abandoned buildings into housing, directly advancing affordable housing development through financial support for qualifying projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2410: An Act reforming the housing development incentive program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 971) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to reforming the housing development incentive program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReforming housing development incentive program indicates strengthening support for housing construction and affordability through policy changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 2347: An Act improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Adam Gomez for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly improves emergency housing assistance for homeless children/families, directly addressing homelessness and strengthening support for vulnerable housing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2594: An Act creating an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates interagency board to end homelessness via supportive housing finance, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1952: An Act relative to the creation of a chapter 40B commission

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to create a chapter 40B commission to investigate and study the issuance of permits and approvals for housing projects. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates commission to study housing permit approvals, aiming to improve development processes and address housing access challenges.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1305: An Act to further regulate tenant fees in rental housing

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to regulate junk fees in rental housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegulates excessive tenant fees (junk fees), strengthening tenant protections and reducing financial barriers in rental housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2368: An Act establishing the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes missing-middle starter home program to increase affordable housing development and ownership opportunities, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2242: An Act relative to housing in seasonal communities

This bill (SD 2242) creates new requirements for seasonal communities (like coastal towns) to increase year-round housing options. It requires developers building 10+ units to set aside 3 units as affordable housing or pay fees ($7,500-$15,000/unit), funds the "year-round housing trust fund" via a 1.5% restaurant meal tax surcharge, and changes zoning rules to allow smaller year-round housing units. Municipalities must adopt zoning that permits year-round housing as a right and adjust property taxes based on occupancy. These changes directly affect seasonal communities, developers, school districts, and year-round residents seeking affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 1.5% restaurant meal tax surcharge to fund year-round housing trust, directly advancing public service funding through new tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 3 affordable units per 10+ developments, funds housing trust via meal tax, and changes zoning to expand year-round housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2104: An Act relative to the housing development incentive program

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1946) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill references 'Revenue' for housing development incentives, typically involving tax credits/relief to promote affordable housing, aligning with tax relief indicators.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing development incentive program to promote new construction, directly supporting housing supply expansion and development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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