Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 5487: An Act to establish a surcharge on specific residential development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing

In committee Last action July 6, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Plain-language summary

H 5487 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish a surcharge on specific residential development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing. Primary sponsor: Michelle Ciccolo (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 6, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Ciccolo (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.