H3921
An Act further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and strengthen the purpose of the affordable housing trust in Somerville, Massachusetts. It seeks to provide a more detailed framework for how the trust operates and allocates funds to support affordable housing initiatives within the city. The bill builds upon previous attempts to define the trust’s role and ensure its effectiveness in addressing housing needs. It is intended to provide greater transparency and accountability in the use of these funds.
Key provisions
- Defines the specific types of affordable housing projects the trust can support.
- Clarifies the criteria for selecting projects to receive funding.
- Establishes procedures for reporting on the trust’s activities and financial performance.
- Outlines the process for seeking and utilizing private contributions to the trust.
- Specifies the roles and responsibilities of the trust’s board of directors.
- Addresses the allocation of funds for administrative costs.
- Details requirements for project sustainability and long-term affordability.
- Ensures compliance with state and local housing regulations.
Who is affected
- Residents of Somerville
- Developers of affordable housing projects
- The City of Somerville government
- The Affordable Housing Trust Board
- Potential investors in affordable housing
Notable changes
- This bill represents an ongoing effort to refine the structure and operation of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust.
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
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Bill H.3921 194th (Current)
An Act further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Christine P. Barber Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Somerville (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3921
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 12:00 PM-12:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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