H 1477

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: September 21, 2026.

An Act enabling local options for tenant protections.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1477
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Housing
House failed 2026-09-21
Housing
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 40P of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out its title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- TENANT PROTECTION ACT ...

Sponsor
Connolly, Mike
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-09-21 Status failed
2026-09-21 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
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