H 4228
An Act providing for rent regulation and control of evictions in manufactured housing parks in the town of Athol
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Athol, Massachusetts, to regulate rents and control evictions in manufactured housing parks located within its boundaries. It builds upon previous efforts to establish similar protections for residents of mobile and manufactured housing communities. The bill’s passage would give the town the power to set limits on rent increases and establish procedures for handling eviction notices in these parks.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Athol to regulate rents in manufactured housing parks.
- Allows the town to control evictions from manufactured housing parks.
- Provides the town with the authority to establish rent limits.
- Establishes procedures for handling eviction notices.
- This bill is based on previous legislation concerning similar housing regulations.
- Local approval from the town of Athol was required before the bill was introduced.
Who is affected
- Residents of manufactured housing parks in Athol, MA
- Owners of manufactured housing parks in Athol, MA
- The town of Athol
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a local regulatory framework for rents and evictions in manufactured housing parks, a previously unregulated area.
- It expands upon existing legislation addressing similar housing issues.
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
Susannah M. Whipps
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Bill H.4228 194th (Current)
An Act providing for rent regulation and control of evictions in manufactured housing parks in the town of Athol
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4228) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Athol be authorized to regulate rents for the use or occupancy of manufactured housing parks in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Susannah M. Whipps , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Athol (Local Approval Required)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4228
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/18/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 6/23/2025 | 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 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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