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SD 2972

An Act relative to the Maggie Hubbard rental safety act

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Julian Cyr and 2 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill establishing rental safety standards for residential properties, referred to Public Safety Committee in 2025.

Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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Bill Summary · SD 2972

Legislative bill overview

SD 2972, named the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, is a Massachusetts bill addressing rental property safety requirements. The bill was recently advanced through procedural rules suspension and referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. Specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but the bill appears to focus on establishing or strengthening safety standards for rental housing.

Why is this important

Rental housing safety directly affects public health and tenant welfare across Massachusetts. Legislation in this area can establish baseline protections for renters while potentially influencing landlord compliance costs and housing availability. The bill's progression through committees suggests legislative interest in addressing rental property conditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord compliance costs: New safety requirements may increase property maintenance expenses, which landlords could pass to tenants through higher rents or reduce housing supply
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Disagreement may arise over who enforces standards (local inspectors, state agencies) and what penalties apply to non-compliance
  • Scope and specificity: Disputes over which properties are covered (single-family rentals, multi-unit buildings) and how prescriptive safety standards should be versus performance-based approaches

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

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