Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1526: An Act establishing a rent stabilization commission
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1526 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a rent stabilization commission. Primary sponsor: Tara Hong (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Tara T. Hong for an investigation by a special commission relative to rent stabilization. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Hong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Mike Finn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
“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