H 4762
An Act establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reform
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Bill overview
This bill creates a commission to study housing affordability and density reform in Massachusetts. The commission will analyze zoning regulations, exclusionary zoning practices, and best practices from other states to identify potential reforms. It will also explore using data analysis and AI to evaluate current regulations and propose changes to increase housing supply and affordability.
Key provisions
- Analyze the impact of zoning regulations on housing supply and affordability.
- Investigate the effects of exclusionary zoning practices.
- Study best practices from other states regarding higher-density development.
- Utilize data analysis and AI to evaluate housing regulations.
- Determine the feasibility of zoning reforms, including incentivizing higher-density development.
- Simplify permitting processes.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Developers
- Municipalities
- Housing advocates
Notable changes
- The commission will examine zoning regulations, including minimum lot sizes and height restrictions.
- The commission will investigate exclusionary zoning practices.
- The commission will consider utilizing data analysis and AI to inform its recommendations.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Housing
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.4762 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reform
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4762
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Housing |
| 11/20/2025 | House | New draft of H1531 |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 12/15/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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