Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1553 — An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill regulates additional fees charged in rental housing agreements.

This bill aims to control 'junk fees' that landlords may charge tenants in rental housing. It sets standards for what fees can be imposed, ensuring greater transparency and fairness in rental agreements.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families could face fewer unexpected costs when renting a home.

Summary

An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing

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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 H1553 do?
An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing
Who sponsors H1553?
H1553 is sponsored by Samantha Montaño (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1553?
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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