Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1497: An Act relative to avoiding senior homelessness and maintaining senior housing stabilization of rents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1497 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to avoiding senior homelessness and maintaining senior housing stabilization of rents. Primary sponsor: Michelle DuBois (Democratic). 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 DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the stabilization of rents in cities and towns facing distress in the housing market. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle DuBois | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th 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 scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing