Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1549: An Act providing relief of 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering individuals on behalf of DHCD
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1549 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing relief of 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering individuals on behalf of DHCD. Primary sponsor: Joe McKenna (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 McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to cities and towns sheltering individuals for certain state or federal housing agencies. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
“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 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing