H 1494

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

An Act relative to improve access to rental assistance programs.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1494
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Housing
House failed 2026-04-13
Housing
Summary

SECTION 1. Not later than January 1, 2024, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall promulgate regulations pursuant to its authority under sections 3 and 6 ...

Sponsor
DeCoste, David F.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status failed
2026-04-13 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
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