H1557
An Act creating an office of tenant protections
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an Office of Tenant Protections within the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The office’s purpose is to provide resources and support to tenants facing housing issues and to advocate for fair and equitable housing practices. It aims to strengthen tenant rights and improve housing stability throughout the state. The office will work to prevent evictions and ensure that tenants are aware of their rights and available protections.
Key provisions
- Creation of an Office of Tenant Protections.
- The office will provide information and assistance to tenants.
- The office will investigate complaints of housing violations.
- The office will develop and implement policies to protect tenants.
- The office will work to prevent evictions.
- The office will promote fair housing practices.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
- Housing providers
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Bill H.1557 194th (Current)
An Act creating an office of tenant protections
By Representatives Reid of Lynn and Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Sean Reid, Homar Gómez and Tara T. Hong for legislation to create an office of tenant protections in the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Housing.
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Presenters: Sean Reid , Homar Gómez
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1557
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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