Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 998
An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
Cosponsors (14)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee 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