Bill > H1526

This bill establishes a special 11-member commission to study rent stabilization in Massachusetts, with representatives from diverse backgrounds including tenant advocacy groups, landlords, housing policy experts, and government officials. The commission will be chaired by the secretary of housing and livable communities and will conduct a comprehensive study examining the potential impacts of rent stabilization, including assessments of housing affordability in high-demand areas like Boston, Lowell, and Cambridge, evaluations of existing rent stabilization models in other states, and analysis of economic implications for tenants, landlords, and the housing market. The commission is required to hold public hearings to gather community input and will produce a detailed report with findings and recommendations to be submitted to the governor, legislative committees, and legislative clerks by December 31, 2026. The bill will take effect 90 days after its passage, providing a structured approach to exploring potential rent control policies in the commonwealth by gathering extensive data and perspectives from various stakeholders.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1526