Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1216: An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 1216 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Cindy Friedman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| 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 |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue