H1524
An Act restoring the Commonwealth's public housing
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Bill overview
This bill aims to restore the Commonwealth’s authority over the construction and development of public housing projects that receive state aid or federal assistance. It seeks to re-establish the state’s role in managing these housing initiatives. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently heard on June 4, 2025. It is similar to previous attempts to address public housing in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Commonwealth to construct and develop state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects.
- Re-establishes state jurisdiction over public housing development.
- Addresses housing needs through state-supported public housing initiatives.
- Related to previous attempts to restore public housing authority.
Who is affected
- Low-income residents
- Public housing developers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Federal government (through federally assisted housing)
Notable changes
- Reverses any previous actions that limited the Commonwealth’s control over public housing.
- Likely impacts the process for securing funding and managing public housing projects.
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Primary sponsor
Kevin G. Honan
Cosponsor
Kevin G. Honan
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Bill H.1524 194th (Current)
An Act restoring the Commonwealth's public housing
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Kevin G. Honan relative to construction and development of state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects. Housing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kevin G. Honan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1524
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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