H 1493
An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units
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Bill overview
This bill would allow movable tiny houses to be used as permanent residential dwellings and as accessory dwelling units within Massachusetts. It aims to expand housing options by permitting the use of these smaller homes. The bill was expedited due to the urgency of promoting the use of movable tiny houses.
Key provisions
- Allows movable tiny houses to be used as permanent residential dwellings.
- Permits movable tiny houses to be used as accessory dwelling units.
- Recognizes movable tiny houses as a form of housing.
- Addresses zoning regulations to accommodate movable tiny houses.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Developers
- Local Zoning Boards
- Housing advocates
Notable changes
- Establishes legal recognition for movable tiny houses as housing.
- Potentially modifies existing zoning regulations to allow their placement.
- Addresses the use of movable tiny houses as both primary residences and accessory units.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Colleen M. Garry
David Allen Robertson
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.1493 194th (Current)
An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to using movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: David F. DeCoste
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to promote the use of movable tiny houses, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1493
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4707 |
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