Bill
S 1447
An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants
194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Introduced by Mike Barrett and 21 co-sponsors
Allows Massachusetts cities to adopt local rent stabilization and just-cause eviction protections (Chapter 49B), capping annual rent increases and setting enforcement rules.
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means