H3962
An Act relative to the Maggie Hubbard rental safety act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, aims to improve safety standards for short-term rentals in Massachusetts. It mandates regular inspections of buildings used as short-term rentals to ensure they meet safety requirements. The goal is to protect renters and prevent potential hazards associated with these types of accommodations. The bill was enacted after a previous study order and subsequent Senate concurrence.
Key provisions
- Requires inspections of buildings used as short-term rentals.
- Establishes safety standards for short-term rental properties.
- Addresses potential hazards within these rental units.
- The bill was enacted after a previous study order and subsequent Senate concurrence.
Who is affected
- Short-term rental owners and operators
- Renters of short-term rentals
- Building inspectors
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- Introduces a new inspection requirement for short-term rentals.
- Addresses safety concerns related to the growing short-term rental market.
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Dylan A. Fernandes
James C. Arena-DeRosa
John C. Velis
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Bill H.3962 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Maggie Hubbard rental safety act
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3962) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr relative to inspections of buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part as a short-term rental. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3962
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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