Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1447
An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
Cosponsors (21)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
- Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 13, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Oct 30, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 17, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government