HB 1017 (2026): relative to accessory dwelling units and workforce housing.

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HB 1017 (2026)

relative to accessory dwelling units and workforce housing.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Housing
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026, with 11 people signed in online: 6 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0289h), by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2026, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 03:30 pm GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • February 10, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0289h

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court