Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 968
An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
Cosponsors (17)
- Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Dylan A. Fernandes (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Thomas M. Stanley (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- John C. Velis (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Brendan P. Crighton (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 968) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Housing