Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1492: An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1492 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Primary sponsor: David DeCoste (Republican). 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 DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of David F. DeCoste relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David DeCoste | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
“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)
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing