H1518
An Act relative to starter homes
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to starter homes,’ focuses on single-family home construction in Massachusetts. It aims to address the shortage of affordable housing by encouraging the development of homes suitable for first-time homebuyers and individuals with lower incomes. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the House Committee on Ways and Means, following hearings and committee reviews.
Key provisions
- The bill seeks to promote the construction of single-family homes.
- It intends to address the need for affordable housing options.
- The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Hearings have been scheduled to gather input on the proposed legislation.
Who is affected
- First-time homebuyers
- Individuals with lower incomes
- Developers of single-family homes
- Massachusetts residents
- The housing market in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in the committee review process.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to single-family home construction.
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Primary sponsor
Kevin G. Honan
Cosponsor
Kevin G. Honan
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Bill H.1518 194th (Current)
An Act relative to starter homes
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Kevin G. Honan relative to single-family home construction. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kevin G. Honan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1518
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 Hearing location changed |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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