Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 984: An Act to further regulate tenant fees in rental housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 984 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to further regulate tenant fees in rental housing. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 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. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to regulate junk fees in rental housing. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
“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 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing