MA H4926

Bill

Relative to amending chapter 413 of the Acts of 1991 authorizing the city council of the city of Cambridge to amend chapter 14.04 of the Cambridge municipal code entitled "Fair Housing"

Introduced
10/11/2018

In Committee
11/15/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Cambridge be authorized to amend the fair housing code in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Cambridge to amend its Fair Housing code to update definitions and prohibited practices related to fair housing. Specifically, it updates language around disabilities, gender identity, and accessibility standards. The bill also makes various other technical changes to the complaint procedures and severability provisions. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen and clarify the fair housing protections in the city of Cambridge.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Marjorie Decker (D), Sal DiDomenico (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 12/06/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4926

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4926
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4926.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1100	Authorizing the city of Cambridge to use certain land acquired for park, playground or recreation purposes for other municipal purposes	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 89 of the Acts of 2017	Similar To
H3832	Authorizing the city of Cambridge to use certain land used for park, playground or recreation uses for school purposes and for installation of subsurface geothermal wells	Accompanied a study order, see H4590	Similar To
H4143	Regarding the appointment of retired Cambridge Police Department officers as special police officers within the city of Cambridge for paid detail assignments	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4483	Relative to the city of Greenfield charter	Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see H4936	Similar To
S2133	Similar Bills	See H1100	Similar To

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