Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 987: An Act relative to housing developments in small communities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 987 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to housing developments in small communities. Primary sponsor: Ryan Fattman (Republican). 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. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Ryan C. Fattman relative to housing developments in communities with a population less than 30,000 persons. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Justin Thurber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
“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 study order, see S2765
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing