Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1507 — An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill limits rent increases and establishes a rental arbitrator.

The bill places restrictions on how much rent can be increased and creates a system for rental arbitration. This aims to provide tenants with a mechanism to resolve disputes related to rent increases.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may face fewer unexpected rent hikes, enhancing housing stability.

Summary

An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator

Bill Text

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1507 do?
An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator
Who sponsors H1507?
H1507 is sponsored by William C. Galvin (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1507?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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