Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1937 — An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The bill allows local governments to implement a real estate transfer fee for affordable housing funding.

This legislation permits local governments to charge a fee on real estate transactions to help fund affordable housing initiatives. It aims to provide additional financial resources for addressing housing affordability in local communities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means potential increased funding for affordable housing projects that could benefit families in your community.

Summary

An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1937 do?
An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing
Who sponsors S1937?
S1937 is sponsored by Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1937?
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.
Where can I track S1937?
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