Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 965: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 965 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing. Primary sponsor: Julian Cyr (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S2980.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Primary 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see S2980
- Reporting date extended to Friday February 27, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing