Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4063: An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4063 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing. Primary sponsor: Joan Meschino (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 Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4063) of Joan Meschino and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to increases of the annual rent of affordable housing units and for rental unit and project oversight. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Meschino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th 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)
- Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing