S 964
An Act to study single-stair residential buildings
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts legislature to study single-stair residential buildings. The study will examine the safety and accessibility challenges associated with these types of buildings, as well as potential solutions. The goal is to inform future legislation related to housing safety and accessibility standards. This legislation is part of a series of bills focused on improving housing conditions in the state.
Key provisions
- Conduct a study of single-stair residential buildings in Massachusetts.
- Assess the safety and accessibility challenges presented by these buildings.
- Evaluate potential building codes and safety standards.
- Research best practices for mitigating risks in single-stair buildings.
- Consider the impact on residents and building owners.
Who is affected
- Building owners
- Residents of single-stair residential buildings
- Housing developers
- Massachusetts legislature
- Local housing authorities
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Primary sponsor
John J. Cronin
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Bill S.964 194th (Current)
An Act to study single-stair residential buildings
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of John J. Cronin, Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly and Manny Cruz for legislation to study single-stair residential buildings. Housing.
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Presenter: John J. Cronin
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.964
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2647 |
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