Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

H 4953 — An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5204

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 06, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin for legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5204

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2022 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Housing

  5. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

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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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4953 do?
By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin for legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.
Who sponsors H 4953?
H 4953 is sponsored by William C. Galvin (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 4953?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 06, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 4953?
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