Housing

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1497: An Act relative to avoiding senior homelessness and maintaining senior housing stabilization of rents

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the stabilization of rents in cities and towns facing distress in the housing market. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly stabilizes rents to prevent senior homelessness and maintain housing affordability, directly protecting tenants and advancing housing stability in distressed markets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1557: An Act creating an office of tenant protections

By Representatives Reid of Lynn and Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Sean Reid, Homar Gómez and Tara T. Hong for legislation to create an office of tenant protections in the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates an office focused on tenant protections, directly advancing tenant rights in housing policy per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 960: An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 960) of Cynthia Stone Creem (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections, directly strengthening tenant rights and housing stability per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1553: An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing

By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1553) of Samantha Montaño, Amy Mah Sangiolo and others relative to fees in rental housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegulates excessive rental fees, protecting tenants from unfair costs and improving housing affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 1577: Resolve to plan, preserve, and protect

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1577) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to create a local option pilot program for tenant purchase opportunities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates local tenant purchase pilot program, enabling tenants to buy properties and strengthening tenant ownership rights and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1489: An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to establish a savings program to assist rental tenants in the purchase of a home. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tenant savings program to assist home purchases, directly advancing affordable housing access for renters.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 973: An Act reforming incentives for landlords

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 973) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to prohibit any financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing for nonresident migrants. Housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing to nonresident migrants, limiting housing availability for this group. This restricts a housing program, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing to nonresident migrants, restricting access to housing services for immigrants. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of limiting immigrant services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 3990: An Act relative to stabilizing tenants and small property owners

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3990) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Russell E. Holmes relative to tenants and small property owners. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly targets 'stabilizing tenants' and 'small property owners,' indicating tenant protection measures directly addressing housing topic with clear intent.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 7, 2025

H 1477: An Act enabling local options for tenant protections

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Mike Connolly and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves prohibition on rent control and provides tenant/foreclosure protections, advancing tenant rights and housing stability per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters Tenant Rights

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