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S 22C

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units.

Bill ID MA-194-S-22C
Session 194
Status passed_lower
Committee Housing
Senate passed_lower 2026-01-29
Housing
Summary

WHEREAS: the City of Somerville (“the City”) is undergoing an emergency with respect to housing, in that there is an insufficient supply of housing affordable to its residents ...

Sponsor
Jehlen, Patricia D.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status passed_lower
2026-01-29 Latest Action Read second and ordered to a third reading
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