Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2980: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2980 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): 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.
Senate, March 9, 2026 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2980).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Housing | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| 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
- New draft of S965
- Reported from the committee on Housing