H1577
Resolve to plan, preserve, and protect
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Bill overview
This resolution proposes establishing a pilot program to allow tenants in Massachusetts to purchase the properties they rent. The program aims to create opportunities for tenants to become homeowners, particularly in areas with limited affordable housing options. It would operate as a local option, meaning specific municipalities could choose to participate. The resolution seeks to explore and test a new approach to increasing homeownership for renters.
Key provisions
- Creates a local option pilot program for tenant purchase opportunities.
- Allows municipalities to participate in the program.
- Aims to increase homeownership rates among renters.
- Focuses on providing opportunities for tenants to acquire the properties they occupy.
Who is affected
- Tenants in Massachusetts
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Housing market participants
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
Rodney M. Elliott
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Resolve H.1577 194th (Current)
Resolve to plan, preserve, and protect
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1577) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to create a local option pilot program for tenant purchase opportunities. Housing.
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Presenter: Christopher J. Worrell
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Resolve History
Displaying 4 actions for Resolve H.1577
| 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 |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Accompanied H1544 |
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