H1494

Relative to improve access to rental assistance programs

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1494 aims to enhance access to rental assistance programs by allowing landlords to apply on behalf of tenants.

Massachusetts H1494 seeks to improve access to rental assistance programs by enabling landlords to submit applications on behalf of their tenants to programs like the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program and others. This bill mandates the executive office of housing and livable communities to create regulations for this purpose, effective by January 1, 2024.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order