Home values, gross rent, homeownership, housing cost burdens, and the pressure from prices and incomes.
Median owner-occupied home value$562.1K2020–2024 · #4 of 50 · highest first
Median gross rent$1.76K2020–2024 · #3 of 50 · highest first
Homeownership rate62.5%2020–2024 · #47 of 50 · highest first
Massachusetts over time
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Massachusetts · 2025: +84.3% · Rank #24 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
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Massachusetts · state comparison
Home values, rent, and homeownership
Census values are estimates for occupied housing, rather than current listing or sale prices.
Massachusetts · 2020–2024$562,100
Massachusetts rank#4among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$332,700Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Median owner-occupied home value
Median reported value of owner-occupied housing.
2024 dollars; a higher value can benefit owners and make buying harder.
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Lower value · $162.6KHigher value · $839.1KStriped: unavailable
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Massachusetts · $562,1002020–2024 · Rank #4 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Median owner-occupied home value · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Hawaii
$839,100
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#2
California
$734,700
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#3
Washington
$564,600
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#4
Massachusetts · your comparison
$562,100
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#5
Colorado
$539,400
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#6
Utah
$489,400
—
#7
Oregon
$477,600
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#8
New Jersey
$454,400
—
#9
Nevada
$435,400
—
#10
New York
$423,800
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#11
Maryland
$419,900
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#12
Idaho
$418,600
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#13
Rhode Island
$404,200
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#14
New Hampshire
$402,500
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#15
Arizona
$394,500
—
#16
Virginia
$383,700
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#17
Montana
$375,800
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#18
Connecticut
$366,900
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#19
Florida
$359,000
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#20
Alaska
$352,900
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#21
Delaware
$352,000
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#22
Minnesota
$329,300
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#23
Vermont
$316,600
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#24
Wyoming
$309,700
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#25
Georgia
$303,300
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#26
Maine
$296,600
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#27
North Carolina
$288,900
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#28
Tennessee
$286,700
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#29
Texas
$283,800
—
#30
Wisconsin
$266,500
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#31
Illinois
$263,300
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#32
South Carolina
$259,000
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#33
South Dakota
$257,400
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#34
Pennsylvania
$254,500
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#35
North Dakota
$249,900
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#36
New Mexico
$248,100
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#37
Nebraska
$238,600
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#38
Michigan
$231,600
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#39
Missouri
$230,300
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#40
Indiana
$218,200
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#41
Kansas
$217,200
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#42
Louisiana
$216,500
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#43
Ohio
$214,800
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#44
Alabama
$209,900
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#45
Iowa
$208,000
—
#46
Kentucky
$205,600
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#47
Oklahoma
$199,800
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#48
Arkansas
$188,000
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#49
Mississippi
$169,800
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#50
West Virginia
$162,600
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Compare moderate-or-severe and severe housing cost burdens for three distinct housing groups.
Massachusetts · 2020–202451.8%
Massachusetts rank#12among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark51.1%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Renters · spending at least 30% of income
Housing costs as a share of household income, excluding households for which a ratio cannot be computed.
Renters and owners have separate denominators. Ratios use the Census computed-income universe.
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Lower value · 38.9%Higher value · 60.1%Striped: unavailable
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Massachusetts · 51.8%2020–2024 · Rank #12 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Renters · spending at least 30% of income · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Florida
60.1%
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#2
Hawaii
56.7%
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#3
Nevada
55.9%
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#4
California
55.3%
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#5
Louisiana
54.8%
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#6
Colorado
52.9%
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#7
Connecticut
52.6%
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#8
Oregon
52.5%
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#9
Georgia
52.4%
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#10
South Carolina
52.1%
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#11
New York
52.1%
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#12
Massachusetts · your comparison
51.8%
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#13
Texas
51.7%
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#14
New Jersey
51.6%
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#15
Maryland
51.5%
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#16
Arizona
51.4%
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#17
Mississippi
51.3%
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#18
Michigan
50.4%
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#19
New Mexico
50.2%
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#20
Washington
49.9%
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#21
Delaware
49.6%
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#22
North Carolina
48.9%
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#23
West Virginia
48.9%
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#24
Tennessee
48.8%
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#25
Alabama
48.8%
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#26
Virginia
48.5%
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#27
Maine
48.4%
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#28
Vermont
48.4%
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#29
New Hampshire
48.2%
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#30
Pennsylvania
48.2%
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#31
Minnesota
48.1%
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#32
Indiana
48.1%
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#33
Rhode Island
48%
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#34
Illinois
47.9%
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#35
Utah
47.2%
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#36
Idaho
46.9%
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#37
Oklahoma
46.3%
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#38
Ohio
45.9%
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#39
Missouri
45.6%
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#40
Kentucky
45.4%
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#41
Nebraska
45.1%
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#42
Arkansas
44.8%
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#43
Montana
44.8%
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#44
Alaska
44.6%
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#45
Iowa
43.9%
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#46
Wisconsin
43.7%
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#47
Kansas
43.5%
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#48
Wyoming
43.1%
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#49
South Dakota
39.8%
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#50
North Dakota
38.9%
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Both series start at 100 in 2016. The gap describes price pressure; it is not a mortgage payment or a price-to-income ratio.
Massachusetts · 2025+84.3%
Massachusetts rank#24among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Home-price growth since 2016
FactVote averages the four quarterly, not-seasonally-adjusted FHFA all-transactions HPI observations for each year. It compares that series with BEA annual per-capita personal income distributed by FRED, then rebases both to 100 in 2016.
This is a pressure indicator, not a home-price-to-income ratio and not a measure of monthly mortgage affordability. Both series are nominal; neither is adjusted for inflation. Per-capita personal income includes earnings, property income, and transfers and is not median household income.
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Massachusetts
2025 · Massachusetts: +84.3% · Rank #24 of 50, highest first · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Massachusetts Home-price growth since 2016 history
Period
Massachusetts
Compare
2016
+0%
2017
+4.9%
2018
+10.8%
2019
+15.6%
2020
+21.4%
2021
+36.7%
2022
+55.1%
2023
+64%
2024
+76%
2025
+84.3%
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Lower value · +38.2%Higher value · +141.7%Striped: unavailable
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Massachusetts · +84.3%2025 · Rank #24 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Home-price growth since 2016 · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Idaho
+141.7%
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#2
Florida
+114.5%
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#3
Maine
+113.7%
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#4
Utah
+113.6%
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#5
Tennessee
+112.4%
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#6
Arizona
+112.3%
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#7
New Hampshire
+110.1%
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#8
Rhode Island
+108%
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#9
Georgia
+107.6%
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#10
North Carolina
+107.1%
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#11
Montana
+106.7%
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#12
Nevada
+106.1%
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#13
South Carolina
+105.5%
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#14
Washington
+100.2%
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#15
Indiana
+94.5%
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#16
Wisconsin
+94%
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#17
Michigan
+93.7%
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#18
Ohio
+93.3%
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#19
Vermont
+92.6%
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#20
New Jersey
+88.9%
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#21
Missouri
+86.9%
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#22
New York
+85.9%
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#23
Nebraska
+84.6%
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#24
Massachusetts · your comparison
+84.3%
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#24
South Dakota
+84.3%
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#26
Texas
+83.3%
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#27
Kentucky
+83.2%
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#28
Colorado
+83.1%
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#29
Kansas
+82.5%
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#30
New Mexico
+82.3%
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#31
Alabama
+81.3%
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#32
Arkansas
+80.8%
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#33
Connecticut
+79.8%
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#34
Pennsylvania
+78.4%
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#35
Virginia
+76.5%
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#36
Delaware
+75.4%
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#37
Oregon
+74.7%
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#38
California
+72.7%
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#39
Oklahoma
+71.9%
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#40
Minnesota
+70%
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#41
Wyoming
+69.3%
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#42
Illinois
+65.3%
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#43
Iowa
+64.2%
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#44
Mississippi
+63.9%
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#45
Hawaii
+63%
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#46
Maryland
+59.4%
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#47
West Virginia
+58.6%
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#48
Alaska
+51.9%
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#49
North Dakota
+45.9%
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#50
Louisiana
+38.2%
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State building activity, vacant units, mortgage performance, and borrowing rates are different measures.
Massachusetts · 202512,477
Massachusetts rank#33among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark1,431,616Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Total housing units authorized
New privately owned housing units authorized by building permits; final annual, not seasonally adjusted.
A permit is authorization, not a start or completed home. Absolute counts reflect the size of a state. Units in permit-issuing places; excludes public housing.
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Lower value · 848Higher value · 210,217Striped: unavailable
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Massachusetts · 12,4772025 · Rank #33 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Total housing units authorized · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
210,217
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#2
Florida
178,297
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#3
California
103,856
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#4
North Carolina
86,167
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#5
Georgia
61,196
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#6
Arizona
51,532
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#7
South Carolina
45,862
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#8
Tennessee
43,374
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#9
New York
38,667
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#10
Washington
34,913
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#11
Colorado
33,754
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#12
Ohio
33,640
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#13
Virginia
33,094
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#14
Indiana
29,076
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#15
New Jersey
27,661
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#16
Utah
26,775
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#17
Pennsylvania
25,709
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#18
Wisconsin
25,569
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#19
Michigan
23,075
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#20
Minnesota
20,947
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#21
Alabama
19,061
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#22
Illinois
18,551
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#23
Nevada
18,540
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#24
Idaho
17,944
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#25
Missouri
17,474
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#26
Oklahoma
15,513
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#27
Arkansas
15,492
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#28
Kentucky
14,940
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#29
Oregon
14,839
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#30
Louisiana
14,203
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#31
Iowa
13,664
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#32
Maryland
13,358
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#33
Massachusetts · your comparison
12,477
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#34
Nebraska
10,596
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#35
Kansas
10,299
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#36
Mississippi
8,405
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#37
New Mexico
7,747
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#38
Connecticut
7,273
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#39
Maine
6,979
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#40
Delaware
6,468
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#41
South Dakota
5,305
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#42
Montana
5,258
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#43
New Hampshire
5,030
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#44
West Virginia
3,962
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#45
Hawaii
3,708
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#46
North Dakota
2,440
—
#47
Vermont
2,294
—
#48
Wyoming
2,238
—
#49
Rhode Island
1,738
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#50
Alaska
848
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349 of 349 reviewed Massachusetts actions · newest first
Sep 3, 2026 · Enforcement action · AG Campbell Secures $1.46 Million In Citations from Boston-Area Dunkin’ Franchise Operator And Two Staffing Agencies For Wage Theft And Fair Labor Violations · Official action recordedMassachusetts agencies · Enforcement action
AG Campbell Secures $1.46 Million In Citations from Boston-Area Dunkin’ Franchise Operator And Two Staffing Agencies For Wage Theft And Fair Labor Violations
Sep 3, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Citations Include Restitution for 100 Affected Employees and Penalties to the Commonwealth
The official Massachusetts Attorney General record documents this action on September 3, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
AG Campbell Secures $1.46 Million In Citations from Boston-Area Dunkin’ Franchise Operator And Two Staffing Agencies For Wage Theft And Fair Labor Violations Citations Include Restitution for 100 Affected Employees and Penalties to the Commonwealth
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 13, 2026 · S.1349 · An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth · Did not passMassachusetts Legislature · S.1349
An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
Aug 13, 2026 · Did not pass
Sen. Jason Lewis · Sponsored
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on August 13, 2026: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3256. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 13, 2026 · H.4163 · An Act relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory · Did not passMassachusetts Legislature · H.4163
An Act relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory
Aug 13, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Kristin Kassner · Sponsored
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By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4163) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to including accessory dwelling units in subsidized housing inventory. Housing.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on August 13, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5647 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4163) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to including accessory dwelling units in subsidized housing inventory. Housing.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 10, 2026 · Legal action · AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services · Official action recordedMassachusetts agencies · Legal action
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
Aug 10, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
The official Massachusetts Attorney General record documents this action on August 10, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 6, 2026 · H.5447 · An Act relative to Affordable Housing Trust Fund of the town of West Tisbury · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingMassachusetts Legislature · H.5447
An Act relative to Affordable Housing Trust Fund of the town of West Tisbury
Aug 6, 2026 · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Sen. Julian Cyr · Sponsored / Rep. Thomas Moakley · Sponsored
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By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5447) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on August 6, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5447) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 5, 2026 · Enforcement action · AG Campbell Secures More Than $800,000 in Citations Against Multiple Staffing Agencies and Hotel Operator for Wage Theft and Other Fair Labor Violations · Official action recordedMassachusetts agencies · Enforcement action
AG Campbell Secures More Than $800,000 in Citations Against Multiple Staffing Agencies and Hotel Operator for Wage Theft and Other Fair Labor Violations
Aug 5, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Citations Include Restitution for the Affected Employees and Penalties to the Commonwealth
The official Massachusetts Attorney General record documents this action on August 5, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
AG Campbell Secures More Than $800,000 in Citations Against Multiple Staffing Agencies and Hotel Operator for Wage Theft and Other Fair Labor Violations Citations Include Restitution for the Affected Employees and Penalties to the Commonwealth
Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Massachusetts officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about housing, rent, homeownership and borrowing costs from FactVote’s Massachusetts candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
36 statements from 16 candidates
2026 Massachusetts Governor General Election
2 candidates with matching statements · 4 statements
Any candidate or incumbent running for Governor of our state of Massachusetts whose priorities are not focused on housing, healthcare, childcare, education, and a better quality of life doesn’t deserve to be your governor. Housing is a human right. People should be able to see a doctor without going…
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Source topic or question: Defending Our Neighbors:
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Any candidate or incumbent running for Governor of our state of Massachusetts whose priorities are not focused on housing, healthcare, childcare, education, and a better quality of life doesn’t deserve to be your governor. Housing is a human right. People should be able to see a doctor without going into debt. Families should have accessible childcare with people they trust to care for their children. Equitably funded education is the foundation of democracy.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
Independent/Unaffiliated · U.S. House District 1 · MA
Housing & homeownership
And she will vote against sending taxpayer money to fund foreign wars, because every dollar spent on destruction is a dollar not spent on housing, health care, and the future of our communities.
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Source topic or question: Tax Relief for Working Families
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And she will vote against sending taxpayer money to fund foreign wars, because every dollar spent on destruction is a dollar not spent on housing, health care, and the future of our communities.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
We will lower living costs by capping runaway rents, banning corporate speculators from buying up local neighborhoods, and directing federal funding straight into community housing developments.
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Source topic or question: Housing Affordability
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We will lower living costs by capping runaway rents, banning corporate speculators from buying up local neighborhoods, and directing federal funding straight into community housing developments.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Since his first election to Congress in 1996, Jim has consistently delivered millions of dollars for jobs, vital local and regional projects, small businesses, public safety, regional and mass transportation projects, and affordable housing throughout his district and Massachusetts. Currently, Jim s…
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Since his first election to Congress in 1996, Jim has consistently delivered millions of dollars for jobs, vital local and regional projects, small businesses, public safety, regional and mass transportation projects, and affordable housing throughout his district and Massachusetts. Currently, Jim serves as the Chair of the powerful House Rules Committee, and a member of the House Agriculture Committee. In those roles, Jim has secured millions of dollars in federal grants and assistance for Massachusetts. Jim is also co-chair of both the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and the House Hunger Caucus.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
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Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.
Massachusetts incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Massachusetts legislators and Massachusetts’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Massachusetts’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
362 matching sponsorships or proposals · 96 Massachusetts incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Suffolk · D–MA
3 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Aaron MichlewitzMassachusetts Legislature · H.5097
An Act relative to certain affordable housing and branch library space in the Chinatown section of the City of Boston
Dec 29, 2022 · Enacted · Chapter 335 of 2022
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz · Sponsored
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By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5097) of Aaron Michlewitz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain affordable housing and branch library space in the Chinatown section of the city of Boston. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
The official Massachusetts General Court record shows the measure was enacted on December 29, 2022 as Chapter 335 of the Acts of 2022.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5097) of Aaron Michlewitz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain affordable housing and branch library space in the Chinatown section of the city of Boston. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Text of an amendment (offered by Mr. Michlewitz of Boston), to the engrossed Bill providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave (House, No. 3702). May 18, 2021.
The official amendment history records: Text of amendment, see H3702 (2021-05-18). This entry does not establish passage or failure of the underlying bill.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Text of an amendment (offered by Mr. Michlewitz of Boston), to the engrossed Bill providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave (House, No. 3702). May 18, 2021.
An Act relative to certain affordable housing in the South End section of the city of Boston
Apr 7, 2020 · Enacted · Chapter 55 of 2020
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3696) of Aaron Michlewitz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain affordable housing in the South End section of the city of Boston. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
The official Massachusetts General Court record shows the measure was enacted on April 7, 2020 as Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2020.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3696) of Aaron Michlewitz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain affordable housing in the South End section of the city of Boston. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1st Suffolk · D–MA
3 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Adrian MadaroMassachusetts Legislature · H.2145
An Act establishing a minimum wage for employees of airline catering companies
Mar 19, 2026 · Read second and ordered to a third reading
Rep. Adrian Madaro · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2145) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to establishing a minimum wage for certain employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on March 19, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2145) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to establishing a minimum wage for certain employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.
An Act promoting housing affordability through tax relief
Sep 12, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Adrian Madaro · Sponsored
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By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to promoting housing affordability through tax relief. Revenue.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on September 12, 2024: Accompanied a study order, see H5045. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to promoting housing affordability through tax relief. Revenue.
An Act relative to the just cause eviction of elderly lessees
Nov 12, 2020 · Did not pass
Rep. Adrian Madaro · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the just cause eviction of elderly lessees. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on November 12, 2020: Accompanied a study order, see H5081. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the just cause eviction of elderly lessees. The Judiciary.
By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1553) of Samantha Montaño, Amy Mah Sangiolo and others relative to fees in rental housing. Housing.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on March 26, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see H5301.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1553) of Samantha Montaño, Amy Mah Sangiolo and others relative to fees in rental housing. Housing.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Essex · D–MA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Andres VargasMassachusetts Legislature · H.2347
An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard
Apr 13, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Andres Vargas · Sponsored / Rep. Tara Hong · Sponsored
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By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Andres X. Vargas, Tara T. Hong and Vanna Howard relative to zoning ordinances and taxation of land owned by religious sects or denominations for multifamily housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on April 13, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Andres X. Vargas, Tara T. Hong and Vanna Howard relative to zoning ordinances and taxation of land owned by religious sects or denominations for multifamily housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Hampden · D–MA
4 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Angelo PuppoloMassachusetts Legislature · H.3545
An Act relative to energy conservation
Mar 23, 2026 · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Rep. Angelo Puppolo · Sponsored
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By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3545) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on March 23, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3545) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3207) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on December 31, 2024: No further action taken. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3207) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Brian M. Ashe relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on January 3, 2023: No further action taken. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2917) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on January 5, 2021: No further action taken. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, eviction, rental assistance, or housing supply and affordability. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's median gross rent.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2917) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Bristol · D–MA
2 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Antonio CabralMassachusetts Legislature · H.2072
An Act relative to minimum wage for municipal employees
Feb 19, 2026 · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Rep. Antonio Cabral · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Mary S. Keefe relative to minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on February 19, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Mary S. Keefe relative to minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
An Act relative to minimum wage for municipal employees
May 15, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Cabral · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1835) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on May 15, 2024: Accompanied a study order, see H4570. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses wages, unemployment compensation, paid leave, pension income, or other cash income received by households. The Census measure is before taxes; tax credits and public-housing income formulas are not components of it. No effect on the statewide median is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1835) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Only current Massachusetts officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Massachusetts statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
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