H 4695
An Act to expand housing opportunities through homesharing
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a framework for ‘homesharing,’ where a homeowner rents out a room in their home to a ‘homesharer’ in exchange for services or a reduced rent. The bill creates a new state program overseen by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to regulate and support these arrangements. It also establishes a fund to provide assistance to homesharing participants and outlines specific requirements for agreements and insurance coverage.
Key provisions
- Creates a ‘homesharing’ program administered by the EOHLC.
- Establishes a ‘Homesharing Opportunity Relief Fund’ to assist participants.
- Sets minimum requirements for homesharing agreements, including rent, services, and household rules.
- Requires homesharing providers to maintain liability insurance.
- Requires homesharers to maintain renter’s insurance.
- Exempts homesharing arrangements from certain landlord-tenant laws.
- Specifies permissible services provided by homesharers.
- Outlines regulations for program implementation and enforcement.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Individuals seeking affordable housing
- Tenants
- The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
- Insurance providers
Notable changes
- Creates a new legal framework for homesharing arrangements.
- Establishes a state-supported program to regulate and oversee homesharing.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Housing
Cosponsor
Daniel Cahill
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An Act to expand housing opportunities through homesharing
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4695
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Housing |
| 11/6/2025 | House | New draft of H1473 |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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