H4290
An Act establishing a housing trust fund in the town of Chatham
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Chatham, Massachusetts, to create a housing trust fund. The fund’s purpose is to support the development and preservation of affordable housing within the town. It is based on a previous, similar petition and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Housing. This legislation seeks to provide a dedicated source of funding for local housing initiatives.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Chatham to establish a housing trust fund.
- The fund’s creation is based on a prior petition from the town of Chatham.
- The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Housing.
Who is affected
- Town of Chatham, Massachusetts
- Residents of Chatham
- Housing developers in Chatham
Notable changes
- This bill replicates previous attempts to establish a housing trust fund in Chatham.
- It represents a renewed effort to address housing needs within the town.
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Bill H.4290 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a housing trust fund in the town of Chatham
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4290) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Chatham be authorized to establish a housing trust fund in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Chatham (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4290
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 7/21/2025 | 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 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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