Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1477: An Act enabling local options for tenant protections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1477 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling local options for tenant protections. Primary sponsor: Mike Connolly (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 21, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (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 Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of Mike Connolly and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Connolly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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 H5678 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing