H4288
An Act relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a housing preference for commercial fishermen in Chatham, Massachusetts, under the Affordable Homes Act. Specifically, it modifies Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), to recognize commercial fishing as a designated vocation. This aims to address the housing needs of individuals and families involved in the local fishing industry, who often face challenges in finding affordable housing in the town.
Key provisions
- Designates commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for housing preference.
- Applies this preference under Section 32 of the Affordable Homes Act.
- Focuses on the town of Chatham, Massachusetts.
- Modifies existing provisions related to seasonal communities.
- Aims to improve access to affordable housing for fishermen.
- Relies on local approval from the town of Chatham.
- Introduced by Representatives Luddy and Senator Cyr.
Who is affected
- Commercial fishermen
- Residents of Chatham, Massachusetts
- Individuals seeking affordable housing in Chatham
- The housing market in Chatham
Notable changes
- Creates a specific housing preference based on occupation.
- Expands the definition of ‘designated vocation’ within the Affordable Homes Act.
- Targets a specific town (Chatham) for this policy change.
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Bill H.4288 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4288) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham. 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.4288
| 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 |
| 3/26/2026 | 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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