Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2261: An Act ending the criminalization of homelessness

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2261) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to the criminalization of homelessness. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds criminal penalties for homelessness, reducing unnecessary incarceration and aligning with reform goals to protect civil rights and reduce systemic inequities in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnds criminalization of homelessness, directly addressing housing access and protections for vulnerable populations per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 22, 2025

H 2284: An Act encouraging public-private partnerships to create affordable housing at public sites

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2284) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the conveyance of municipal property for the construction of mixed-use developments that include housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes public-private partnerships for affordable housing development on municipal sites, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 1514: An Act providing a buffer for manufactured home communities

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) of James K. Hawkins and Colleen M. Garry relative to zoning ordinances in MBTA communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates zoning buffer for manufactured home communities, preserving affordable housing options and preventing displacement in MBTA communities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1551: An Act relative to the Affordable Homes Act

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1551) of Paul McMurtry and Michael O. Moore relative to the renovation and repair of housing authority properties. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly targets renovation/repair of housing authority properties under 'Affordable Homes Act,' directly advancing maintenance of existing affordable housing stock.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1550: An Act relative to PILOT agreements on replaced public housing

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1550) of Paul McMurtry relative to PILOT agreements on replaced public housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes PILOT agreements for replaced public housing, ensuring funding mechanisms to maintain affordable housing stock during redevelopment. Directly supports affordable housing continuity through financial arrangements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 182: An Act for community housing packages

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for community housing packages. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title 'community housing packages' and Community Development focus indicate direct support for housing initiatives without opposition indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1488: An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1488) of Marjorie C. Decker that the Department of Housing and Community Development be authorized to administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes housing department to administer homelessness prevention program, directly addressing housing stability through funding and prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 1510: An Act relative to provide tenant ownership in government assisted housing

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1510) of Carlos González for legislation to provide tenant ownership in government-assisted housing and establish diversity goals and plans prior to receiving certain tax credits. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly enables tenant ownership in government-assisted housing, strengthening tenant rights and advancing affordable housing access through diversity goals and tax credit requirements.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 982: An Act to plan, preserve, and protect

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create the Anti -Displacement Pilot Program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Anti-Displacement Pilot Program to protect tenants and preserve housing, directly aligning with tenant protections and affordable housing preservation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 998: An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGuarantees tenant's first right of refusal, a direct tenant protection measure advancing tenant rights in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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