Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1558: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1558 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing. It lists 6 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 Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
“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 Monday, November 17, 2025
- 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