The following bills were filed/refiled on MassNAHRO's behalf in the 2025-2026 Legislative session:
(Click on bill # to download the text of the bill.)

Procurement Relief for Housing Authorities (H1551)

Sponsored by Rep. Paul McMurtry

This bill would eliminate the filed sub-bid requirement when procuring capital projects over $10,000 funded through the Affordable Homes Act. The bill preserves prevailing wage on all public construction projects.

Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing; reporting date extended to 10/31.

PILOT Agreements for Replaced Public Housing (H1550)

Sponsored by Rep. Paul McMurtry

This bill would eliminate the filed sub-bid requirement when procuring capital projects over $10,000 funded through the Affordable Homes Act. The bill preserves prevailing wage on all public construction projects.

Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing; reporting date extended to 10/31.

MBTA Communities Statutory Amendment (H1512)

Sponsored by Rep. Richard Haggerty

This bill would exempt housing authorities from subsidy cuts due to their municipality not complying with the requirements in MGL c40A section 3A. 

Status: Discharged to Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government.

Executive Director Contracts (H1517)

Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Honan

This bill would correct language in MGL c. 121B §7A added by Chapter 235.

Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing; reporting date extended to 10/31.

Dental/Vision Benefits for Housing Authorities (S1791)

Sponsored by Sen. Michael Brady

This bill would expand GIC dental/vision insurance coverage to housing authorities.

Status: Referred to Committee on Public Service.

Community Preservation Act Funds (S955)

Sponsored by Sen. Michael Brady

This bill would expand the categories of allowable uses of CPA funds to include housing authority extraordinary maintenance.

Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing.

Contact Cylas Martell-Crawford, Director of Policy and Program Development, at cmartellcrawford@massnahro.org with any questions or for additional information.