Housing

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1120: An Act establishing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1120) of Adam Gomez and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rights for homeless individuals, directly addressing housing vulnerability and protection per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1933: An Act further protecting tenants

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Edward R. Philips relative to rent withholdings. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenant rights through rent withholdings, advancing tenant protections in housing policy as described in title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1152: An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Jason M. Lewis and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the termination of rental agreements or tenancy by certain tenants. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections for elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants by addressing termination of rental agreements, directly advancing tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1022: An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to maintain stable housing for families with pets, directly protecting tenants from pet-related housing instability. This aligns with tenant protection, a core housing policy area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1926: An Act relative to tenant data privacy

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Steven Owens and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to tenant data privacy. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses tenant data privacy, supporting tenant protections as part of housing policy without explicit funding or development language.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly establishes tenant data privacy protections, directly advancing data privacy within technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 475: An Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to promote housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes housing stability for older adults, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1937: An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes real estate transfer fee tax to fund affordable housing, directly generating revenue for public housing program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates real estate transfer fee specifically to fund affordable housing, directly advancing housing access through dedicated revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1001: An Act to increase housing production in the city of Lowell

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rodney M. Elliott and Tara T. Hong for legislation to increase housing production in the city of Lowell. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to increase housing production in Lowell, directly advancing housing development as per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1447: An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly enables rent stabilization and tenant protection, directly advancing tenant rights and affordable housing access per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1441: An Act simplifying inclusionary zoning

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to inclusionary zones in affordable housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSimplifies inclusionary zoning to increase affordable housing supply, directly advancing affordable housing policy as per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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