MassachusettsCommission would study rent stabilization in Massachusetts
A proposed commission would study rent stabilization, hear from the public, and report its findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 31, 2026.
What it does
A special commission would study whether rent stabilization could work in Massachusetts and how it might affect renters, landlords, and the housing supply. It would hold public hearings and report its findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 31, 2026.
Argument forRental data and public hearings could help state leaders judge how rent stabilization might affect renters, landlords, and housing supply.
Argument againstThe study and hearings could take staff time, and lawmakers would not have to adopt any recommendations.
More detail
A special commission would study whether a rent stabilization law could work in Massachusetts and report its findings and recommendations. The 11 members would include state officials, housing groups, people from affected communities, and a real estate expert. The act would take effect 90 days after passage. The report would be due by December 31, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 21Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)Latest
- 2025
- Nov 7Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Feb 27Senate concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on HousingIntroduced
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