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H 1507

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

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

An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1507
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Housing
House failed 2026-04-13
Housing
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 36 ... (a) For the purposes of this ...

Sponsor
Galvin, William C.
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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