H 1559

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: February 5, 2026.

An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1559
Session 194
Status passed_lower
Committee House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
House passed_lower 2026-02-05
Housing
Summary

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 186 or 239 of the General Laws or any general or special law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, no landlord shall initiate action to ...

Sponsor
Rogers, David M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status passed_lower
2026-02-05 Latest Action Read second and ordered to a third reading
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