Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Housing, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to housing matters.
Senate, December 4, 2025 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 972) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish emergency shelter priorities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 973) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to prohibit any financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing for nonresident migrants; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 974) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish liability coverage for facilities lodging individuals in the emergency shelter program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 975) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish residency requirements for emergency housing assistance; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to enhance security in emergency housing programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., James C. Arena-DeRosa and others for legislation relative to CHAMPS application upgrades; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 985) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to develop an expense reimbursement program relative to 40B condominium units; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 986) of Ryan C. Fattman and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to ensure fair housing for homeless families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Ryan C. Fattman relative to housing developments in communities with a population less than 30,000 persons; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1000) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require a municipal vote relative to tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units on smaller lots; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1003) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to exam the comprehensive permit law for low or moderate income housing under Chapter 40B; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1005) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Michael O. Moore and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1026) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a shelter provider rate study; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation to require group homes to notify municipalities and abutting property owners prior to commencing operations, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2765).
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12/11/2025
Senate
12/11/2025 SenateDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
12/4/2025
Senate
12/4/2025 SenateOrder reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
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Ordered, That the committee on Housing be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979, 985, 986, 987, 1000, 1002, 1003, 1005, 1015, 1024, 1026, and 1027 relative to housing matters.
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Ordered, That the committee on Housing be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979, 985, 986, 987, 1000, 1002, 1003, 1005, 1015, 1024, 1026, and 1027 relative to housing matters.