H1529

Establishing an affordable housing qualification commission

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to study and recommend improvements to low and moderate income housing recertification.

The bill establishes a special commission to investigate and document the levels and impacts of recertification management and practices within local housing authorities in Massachusetts. The commission will develop a strategy and recommendations to reduce, minimize, or eliminate recertification fraud. It will also review policies that underlie existing housing development programs and practices of low income and moderate income housing recertification. The commission will consist of various state officials and representatives, including members of the General Court.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 4, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

Jun 4, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

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

Oct 30, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, November 17, 2025

Oct 30, 2025

House

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