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MA S 973

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An Act reforming incentives for landlords

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Quick answers

Did MA S 973 pass?

Not yet. MA S 973 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-04): Accompanied a study order, see S2765

What is MA S 973 about?

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (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. Housing.

Who sponsors MA S 973?

Kelly A. Dooner is the primary sponsor of MA S 973.

Description

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (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. Housing.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-12-04 — Accompanied a study order, see S2765
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Kelly A. Doonerprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-12-04

    Accompanied a study order, see S2765

  2. 2025-11-07

    Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Housing

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S973

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