Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1557: An Act creating an office of tenant protections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1557 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act creating an office of tenant protections. It lists 3 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 Representatives Reid of Lynn and Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Sean Reid, Homar Gómez and Tara T. Hong for legislation to create an office of tenant protections in the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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
- 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