Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3063: An Act updating and expanding the renter's income tax deduction

By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Rob Consalvo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renter tax deduction, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households through income tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands renter tax deduction, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for tenants per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3094: An Act relative to incentivizing multi-family housing through redevelopment

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3094) of Christopher Richard Flanagan for legislation to provide tax credits for certain certified rural housing redevelopment projects. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for rural housing redevelopment projects, directly using fiscal policy to incentivize investment and development.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credits for rural housing redevelopment projects to incentivize multi-family housing development, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Historic Preservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 19, 2026

S 768: Resolve creating a special commission on affordable housing insurance

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 768) of John F. Keenan, Steven Owens and Vanna Howard that provisions be made to create a special commission on affordable housing insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates a commission focused on affordable housing insurance, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through policy study.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 1369: An Act to strengthen supportive housing and reduce healthcare costs for low-income seniors

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Danielle W. Gregoire relative to supportive housing and healthcare costs for low-income seniors. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to reduce healthcare costs for low-income seniors via supportive housing, directly improving access and affordability per healthcare topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly strengthens supportive housing for low-income seniors, advancing affordable housing access through legislative action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2026

H 1279: Resolve creating a special commission on affordable housing insurance

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1279) of Steven Owens and Vanna Howard for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop statutory and regulatory framework to address the setting of rates by insurance companies for properties with affordability restrictions. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates commission to study insurance rate-setting for affordable housing properties, aiming to prevent cost barriers that hinder affordability and maintenance of such units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3149: An Act establishing a commission to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3149) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes commission to study reforms to low-income housing tax credit program, aiming to strengthen affordable housing funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 431: An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth

By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Adrian C. Madaro and Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to end housing discrimination, directly aligning with tenant protection and anti-discrimination policies in housing development.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 961: An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 961) of Brendan P. Crighton and John F. Keenan for legislation to provide upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents homelessness through upstream assistance, directly advancing housing stability and affordability for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 962: An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Mike Connolly, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPromotes YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard), a pro-housing development movement advancing affordable housing supply through increased development90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2255: An Act facilitating approval of inclusionary zoning for affordable housing

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2255) of Mike Connolly relative to local approval of inclusionary zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFacilitates inclusionary zoning adoption, requiring affordable units in new developments to increase housing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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