S22
An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units
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Bill overview
This bill allows the city of Somerville, Massachusetts, to regulate rent in residential dwelling units. It gives the city the authority to establish rules and guidelines concerning rent increases and other rental practices. The goal is to address housing affordability and stability within the city. This legislation builds upon prior local approval and committee action.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Somerville to regulate rent in residential units.
- Grants the city the power to establish rent control policies.
- Allows the city to set limits on rent increases.
- Provides Somerville with the ability to address housing affordability issues.
- Requires city council approval of any rent regulations.
Who is affected
- Residents of Somerville
- Landlords in Somerville
- The City of Somerville
Notable changes
- This bill expands Somerville’s existing authority to manage rental costs.
- It represents a shift towards greater local control over housing regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.22 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 22) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Somerville (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.22
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/6/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 3/10/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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