Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1001: An Act to increase housing production in the city of Lowell
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1001 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase housing production in the city of Lowell. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rodney M. Elliott and Tara T. Hong for legislation to increase housing production in the city of Lowell. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing