Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H5008 — An Act to Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

This bill limits how much rent can be increased for tenants.

The bill aims to restrict rent increases for tenants, providing them with more stable housing costs. This measure is intended to help prevent unaffordable rent hikes.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may face less drastic changes in their housing costs, promoting economic stability.

Summary

An Act to Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases

Bill Text

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Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 204 not signed on

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Not signed on (204)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H5008 do?
An Act to Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases
What is the current status of H5008?
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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