S2671
An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prohibit discrimination in housing within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It seeks to strengthen protections against bias based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, disability, or source of income. The legislation intends to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all residents. It builds upon previous efforts to address fair housing practices.
Key provisions
- Prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics.
- Expands the definition of ‘protected characteristics’ to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Strengthens enforcement mechanisms against housing discrimination.
- Requires landlords and housing providers to maintain fair housing policies.
- Creates a process for investigating and resolving housing discrimination complaints.
- Addresses discriminatory practices related to source of income.
- Includes provisions for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Mandates training for housing professionals on fair housing laws.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking housing
- Landlords and housing providers
- Real estate agents
- Massachusetts residents
- Fair housing organizations
Notable changes
- Expands protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Bill S.2671 194th (Current)
An Act to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2671).
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2671
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | New draft of S245 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2947 |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2947 |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | Amendment (as recommended by the committee on Senate Ways and Means) adopted, as amended |
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