H 1879

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 26, 2026.

An Act to ensure backyard privacy.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1879
Session 194
Status failed
Committee The Judiciary
House failed 2026-03-26
Housing Privacy / Data / Technology
Summary

MGL Chapter 272 is amended by adding the following new section: SECTION XX: Section 1. Any owner or tenant of residential real property shall have a private right of action ...

Sponsor
McKenna, Joseph D.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-26 Status failed
2026-03-26 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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