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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.4953 192nd (2021 - 2022)

An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator

By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin for legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.

Bill Information

Presenter:
William C. Galvin

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith a rental arbitrator and limit rent increases for residential tenants, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Bill History

Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4953
Date Branch Action
6/6/2022 House Referred to the committee on House Rules
6/8/2022 House Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Housing
6/29/2022 Senate Senate concurred
7/5/2022 Joint Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2022 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
9/1/2022 House Accompanied a study order, see H5204

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