H1474
An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing
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Bill overview
This bill aims to give local governments more authority when seeking to prioritize affordable housing projects within their communities. It allows municipalities to give preference to affordable housing developments over other types of projects, potentially streamlining the approval process for such developments. The bill seeks to address housing shortages by encouraging local governments to actively promote affordable housing options. It is currently under study by the Housing committee.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to prioritize affordable housing projects.
- Provides local governments with greater discretion in reviewing housing proposals.
- Supports efforts to increase the availability of affordable housing.
- Facilitates local control over housing development decisions.
Who is affected
- Local municipalities
- Housing developers
- Potential affordable housing residents
- State Housing Committee
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Potentially shifts decision-making power regarding housing projects to local governments.
- May impact existing zoning regulations and development plans.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsors
Daniel Cahill
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Bill H.1474 194th (Current)
An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1474) of Daniel Cahill and Sean Reid relative to affordable housing in certain municipalities. Housing.
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Presenter: Daniel Cahill
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1474
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, November 17, 2025 |
| 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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