Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1578: An Act relative to background checks for individuals in Massachusetts housing programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1578 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to background checks for individuals in Massachusetts housing programs. It lists 4 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 Xiarhos of Barnstable and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Steven George Xiarhos, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Joseph D. McKenna relative to background checks for individuals in Massachusetts housing programs. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing