Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1543: An Act improving municipal access to general existing housing data
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1543 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act improving municipal access to general existing housing data. Primary sponsor: Kate Lipper-Garabedian (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 5, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1543) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to improve municipal access to general existing housing data. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Lipper-Garabedian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32nd Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- 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