Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1008: An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1008 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 11, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2826.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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 new draft, see S2826
- Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing