H1560
An Act setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a statewide goal for increasing housing production in Massachusetts. The goal aims to address the state’s ongoing housing shortage and make housing more accessible to residents. The bill directs the state to develop a plan and set targets for increasing the supply of housing units. It seeks to encourage the construction of new homes and apartments across the Commonwealth.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide housing production goal.
- Requires the state to develop a plan to achieve the goal.
- Directs the state to set specific targets for housing production.
- Likely involves incentives or strategies to encourage housing development.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Housing developers
- The Massachusetts housing market
- State government
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a formal, statewide goal for housing production, which previously may have been addressed through more localized efforts.
- It mandates the creation of a state plan, providing a structured approach to addressing the housing shortage.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
James B. Eldridge
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1560 194th (Current)
An Act setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and Vanna Howard for legislation to set a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: David M. Rogers Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1560
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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