Housing

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1010: An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates a permanent affordability homeownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access and funding per title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 965: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prevents housing discrimination and promotes fair/affordable housing per title and summary, aligning with key support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 993: An Act accelerating housing production

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to accelerate housing production via incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1004: An Act to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Robyn K. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates affordable housing for disabled persons, directly advancing affordable housing access as per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4881: An Act relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act

This bill allows the Town of Chatham to prioritize commercial fishermen for year-round affordable housing under its existing housing program. It amends the Affordable Homes Act to specifically include commercial fishermen as a designated vocation eligible for housing preference, directly affecting this group within Chatham. The key mechanism permits Chatham to use its designated housing funds - typically allocated for other qualifying groups - to create or preserve housing for commercial fishermen. The policy change is limited to Chatham and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands affordable housing access by adding commercial fishermen to eligible groups under Chatham's housing program, directly increasing targeted housing availability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2025

H 1478: An Act advancing the Massachusetts social housing program

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Mike Connolly relative to the development of mixed income social housing to be administered by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly advances social housing program via mixed-income development, directly increasing affordable housing options through MHFA administration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 302: An Act relative to housing production plans

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to housing production plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly addresses housing production plans, directly supporting housing development as a core topic element.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 983: An Act to promote housing cooperatives

S 983, sponsored by Senator James B. Eldridge, aims to support housing cooperatives but lacks specific details in the provided abstract. The bill's title indicates a general intent to promote cooperative housing models, though the abstract does not describe concrete mechanisms like financial incentives, regulatory changes, or eligibility criteria. Without additional context on the bill's provisions, it is unclear who would be directly affected (e.g., residents, developers, or local governments) or how the legislation would function. For a complete summary, the full text of the bill or additional legislative details would be required.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly promotes housing cooperatives, a model for affordable housing. No contradictory language; intent aligns with advancing affordable housing options.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 996: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

S 996 establishes a state-administered reentry housing program to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure stable housing after release. The program, managed by the state department of housing, will coordinate with correctional facilities and community organizations to provide housing options, short-term housing assistance, and financial supports like housing vouchers. It requires all state-funded housing programs (including those under Chapters 40B, 40H, and 40R) to prioritize formerly incarcerated people and those about to be released. The department must annually review these programs, collect demographic data, and report outcomes to legislative committees on housing and community development.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates housing program for returning citizens to reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state-administered housing program with vouchers and prioritizes formerly incarcerated in state-funded housing programs (Chapters 40B/H/R), advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 957: An Act relative to improve access to rental assistance programs

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 957) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to improve access to rental assistance programs. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to improve access to rental assistance programs, directly advancing affordable housing access for tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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