S 2647
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 goal is to understand the challenges and potential solutions related to these types of buildings, which can pose safety risks, particularly for individuals with mobility limitations. The study will examine building codes, accessibility standards, and potential strategies for improving safety and inclusivity. Ultimately, the findings of this study are intended to inform future legislation and policy related to housing in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Directs the Housing Committee to conduct a study of single-stair residential buildings.
- The study should examine building codes and accessibility standards.
- The study should identify potential safety risks associated with these buildings.
- The study should explore strategies for improving safety and inclusivity.
- The study will consider the needs of residents with mobility limitations.
Who is affected
- Residents of single-stair residential buildings
- Individuals with mobility limitations
- Housing developers
- Massachusetts Housing Authorities
- The Massachusetts Legislature
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study rather than enacting specific changes to existing laws.
- It focuses specifically on single-stair residential buildings, a potentially underserved area of housing regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Housing
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Bill S.2647 194th (Current)
An Act to study single-stair residential buildings
Senate, October 23, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the 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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2647).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2647
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Housing |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | New draft of S964 |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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