Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1474: An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1474 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing. Primary sponsor: Dan Cahill (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1474) of Daniel Cahill and Sean Reid relative to affordable housing in certain municipalities. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Cahill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
- Reporting date extended to Monday, November 17, 2025
- Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing