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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 1002: An Act relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 1002 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2765.

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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. 1002) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require a municipal vote relative to tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units on smaller lots. Housing.

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Edward J. KennedyPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Rodney M. ElliottCo-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2765
  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
  3. House concurred
  4. Referred to the committee on Housing

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source