Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

S2947 — An Act regarding fair housing practices in the Commonwealth

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 addresses fair housing practices in the Commonwealth.

The bill establishes guidelines for fair housing practices to ensure equal access to housing. It aims to protect individuals from discrimination in housing-related activities.

Summary

An Act regarding fair housing practices in the Commonwealth

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Ways and Means · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on · 30 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Failed 6 Yea · 30 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Democrat 13002
Total 63002
% of votes cast 16%79%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Adam Gómez Democrat Nay
Barry R. Finegold Democrat Nay
Brendan P. Crighton Democrat Nay
Cindy F. Friedman Democrat Nay
Cynthia Stone Creem Democrat Nay
Dylan A. Fernandes Democrat Nay
Jacob R. Oliveira Democrat Nay
James B. Eldridge Democrat Nay
Jason M. Lewis Democrat Nay
Joan B. Lovely Democrat Nay
Joanne M. Comerford Democrat Nay
John C. Velis Democrat Not Voting
John F. Keenan Democrat Nay
John J. Cronin Democrat Nay
Julian Cyr Democrat Not Voting
Liz Miranda Democrat Nay
Lydia Edwards Democrat Nay
Mark C. Montigny Democrat Nay
Michael D. Brady Democrat Yea
Michael F. Rush Democrat Nay
Michael J. Barrett Democrat Nay
Michael J. Rodrigues Democrat Nay
Michael O. Moore Democrat Nay
Nick Collins Democrat Nay
Patricia D. Jehlen Democrat Nay
Paul R. Feeney Democrat Nay
Paul W. Mark Democrat Nay
Pavel M. Payano Democrat Nay
Rebecca L. Rausch Democrat Nay
Robyn K. Kennedy Democrat Nay
Sal N. DiDomenico Democrat Nay
William J. Driscoll, Jr. Democrat Nay
William N. Brownsberger Democrat Nay
Bruce E. Tarr Republican Yea
Kelly A. Dooner Republican Yea
Patrick M. O'Connor Republican Yea
Peter J. Durant Republican Yea
Ryan C. Fattman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2947 do?
An Act regarding fair housing practices in the Commonwealth
Who sponsors S2947?
S2947 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
What is the current status of S2947?
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 S2947?
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