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HD 4158

An Act providing for pre-service training for members of mobile home rent control boards

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Aaron Saunders

Creates a free, annual training program for all current and new Massachusetts mobile home rent control board members, run by EOHLC with MMA input, online and in-person.

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Bill Summary · HD 4158

Summary of HD 4158: An Act providing for pre-service training for members of mobile home rent control boards

Bill details (as filed)

  • Bill Number: HD 4158
  • Title: An Act providing for pre-service training for members of mobile home rent control boards
  • Introduced: November 29, 2025
  • Status: Proposed bill (2025-2026 session)
  • Original filing: House Docket No. 1565, filed January 17, 2025 (Representative Saunders, Belchertown)

Overview

This bill would establish a formal education and training program for all current and incoming members of mobile home rent control boards in Massachusetts. The program is to be offered annually and administered by the executive office of housing and livable communities (EOHLC) or a designated agency, in consultation with the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). Training would be free and accessible to participants across the Commonwealth through multiple in-person locations and online options.

Purpose

  • To ensure that mobile home rent control board members have standardized, up-to-date training.
  • To promote consistent application of rent control policies and fair governance across boards.
  • To improve accessibility to training by offering it at no cost and in diverse formats and locations.

Key Provisions

  • Adds a new section (Section 31) to Chapter 23B of the General Laws.
  • The EOHLC or designee must establish an education and training program for all new and existing mobile home rent control board members.
  • The program must be offered annually, with the timeframe determined by the EOHLC or designee.
  • The EOHLC must consult with the MMA in developing the program.
  • All courses must be offered free of charge to board members.
  • Training must be available in multiple and equitable locations throughout the state and also via online-only delivery.

Affected Parties

  • New and current members of mobile home rent control boards statewide.
  • The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) or its designee (administrative sponsor).
  • The Massachusetts Municipal Association (as a consulted partner in program development).
  • Mobile home park residents and operators may indirectly benefit through more informed board governance.

Implementation & Administration

  • The EOHLC (or designee) is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering the training.
  • Training offerings must be free and accessible, with in-person and online options to ensure geographic and demographic reach.
  • The program’s annual rollout timing is to be determined by the EOHLC or designee.

Funding & Cost Implications

  • The bill requires training to be provided free of charge.
  • Specific funding sources or fiscal impacts are not detailed in the text provided; implementation would likely rely on Commonwealth funding or allocations within the EOHLC budget.

Timeline & Procedural Notes

  • As a proposed bill, passage would enact the new Section 31 of Chapter 23B.
  • Once enacted, the program would commence with the first annual offering as determined by the EOHLC or designee.
  • The bill emphasizes ongoing accessibility and annual delivery for both new and existing board members.

Bottom line

HD 4158 would create a statewide, free, annually offered training program for all members of mobile home rent control boards, administered by the EOHLC (or designee) with input from the MMA, and delivered through multiple in-person locations and online platforms to ensure broad access.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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