Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1480: An Act financing housing first programs and housing for all in Massachusetts

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Mike Connolly for legislation to authorize supplemental financing of housing first programs, state public housing renovations, and other housing programs and to make related changes in certain laws. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes supplemental financing for housing first programs, public housing renovations, and housing programs, directly funding affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 995: An Act relative to the use of credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to the use of credit reporting in housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants (affordable housing), likely restricting barriers to housing access and supporting tenant protections in affordable housing programs.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1564: An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1564) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents algorithmic rent fixing, protecting tenants from unfair rent increases in housing market.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates algorithms in housing to prevent consumer exploitation, aligning with tech regulation for protection90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1016: An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents algorithmic rent fixing, protecting tenants from unfair rent increases in rental housing market.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 997: An Act creating an office of tenant protections

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 997) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create an office of tenant protections within the executive office of housing and livable communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates dedicated office to strengthen tenant protections, directly advancing tenant rights under housing topic95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 994: An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 994) of Cindy F. Friedman and Julian Cyr for legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent setting. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent setting, strengthening tenant protections against potentially discriminatory or exploitative pricing practices in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3921: An Act further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines purposes of Somerville's affordable housing trust to strengthen its function for housing affordability, aligning with funding and advancing affordable housing goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4318: An Act authorizing the town of Harwich affordable housing trust to provide for the creation of attainable housing

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4318) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Harwich affordable housing trust to provide for the creation of attainable housing. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes Harwich affordable housing trust to create attainable housing, directly advancing affordable housing development through municipal trust mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4378: An Act relative to affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4378) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a dedicated trust fund for affordable housing in West Tisbury, directly funding housing initiatives per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 4288: 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

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4288) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDesignates commercial fishermen for housing preference under Affordable Homes Act, expanding access to affordable housing for a specific group.95% confidence

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