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MA H1526
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tara Hong
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AI Summary
- Establishes an 11-member special commission to study the feasibility, impact, and design of a rent stabilization law for Massachusetts
- Commission membership includes the Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities (chair), 2 governor appointees, 2 housing nonprofit representatives, 1 public and 1 private housing developer, 3 community members affected by rent stabilization, and 1 real estate professional
- Study must assess rent increase impacts on housing affordability in high-demand areas like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge, and gateway cities, and evaluate rent stabilization models from other states
- Commission required to hold public hearings and gather data on rental trends, vacancy rates, tenant displacement, and housing supply
- Final report with findings and recommendations due to the governor and legislative committees by December 31, 2026; act takes effect 90 days after passage
Legislative Description
Establishing a rent stabilization commission
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
11/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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