Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1554: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1554 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to secure housing for returning citizens. Primary sponsor: Sam Montaño (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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 Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Samantha Montaño that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Montaño | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
“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)
- 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