H4186
An Act relative to Affordable Housing Trust Fund of the town of Edgartown
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an Affordable Housing Trust Fund specifically for the town of Edgartown, Massachusetts. The fund’s purpose is to support the creation, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing within the town. It is based on a petition from the town of Edgartown and has received approval from the local government. The bill directs the town to manage and utilize these funds for affordable housing initiatives.
Key provisions
- Creates an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for Edgartown.
- Authorizes the town of Edgartown to utilize the trust fund for affordable housing projects.
- Specifies that the fund can be used for creation, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
- Requires the town to manage the trust fund according to established guidelines.
- Establishes a process for determining eligible projects and allocating funds.
Who is affected
- Town of Edgartown residents
- Individuals seeking affordable housing in Edgartown
- Local government of Edgartown
- Housing developers in Edgartown
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for affordable housing in Edgartown.
- Provides local control over the use of these funds.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas W. Moakley
Cosponsor
Thomas W. Moakley
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Bill H.4186 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Affordable Housing Trust Fund of the town of Edgartown
By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4186) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of Edgartown. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Thomas W. Moakley , Julian Cyr Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Edgartown (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4186
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/2/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 6/5/2025 | 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 |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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