Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 17, 2025

H 1572: An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to increase housing development (YIMBY principle), directly advancing affordable housing supply through legislative action.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 989: 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 program for missing-middle starter homes, directly increasing affordable housing options through development and ownership initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 1574: An Act establishing a first-time home buyers bill of rights

By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1574) of Thomas P. Walsh that home buyers be provided copies of the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency homebuyers’ guide. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides homebuyers with agency guide to inform purchasing process, supporting access to housing market85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 978: An Act relative to the HomeBase Program

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDefines eligibility for HomeBase housing program, clarifying access to housing assistance85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 972: An Act establishing emergency shelter priorities

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 972) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish emergency shelter priorities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes emergency shelter priorities to address homelessness, directly supporting housing access for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1540: An Act relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses eligibility for emergency housing assistance program, aiming to expand access to housing support for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1579: An Act relative to emergency shelter assistance for commonwealth residents

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of Steven George Xiarhos, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Joseph D. McKenna relative to emergency shelter assistance for commonwealth residents. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides emergency shelter assistance for residents, directly addressing homelessness and supporting housing needs through direct aid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2022: An Act relative to prohibiting eviction without good cause

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2022) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to prohibiting eviction without good cause. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions without good cause, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1814: An Act to create the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General

By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1814) of Sally P. Kerans relative to establishing the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates office of tenant advocate to strengthen tenant protections, directly advancing housing rights and tenant safety per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2020: An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants

By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2020) of Steven Ultrino relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly provides rental protections for vulnerable tenants (elderly, disabled, low-to-middle income), strengthening tenant rights as a core housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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