Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1572
An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (20)
- Andres X. Vargas (Democratic)
- Kevin G. Honan (Democratic)
- John Francis Moran (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Mary S. Keefe (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Homar Gómez (Democratic)
- Christopher M. Markey (Democratic)
- Russell E. Holmes (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Steven Owens (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Kate Donaghue (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 21, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27) - Sep 17, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 Hearing location changed - Sep 4, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Housing