HB 1171 (2026): relative to eviction safeguards for tenants whose Social Security payments are disrupted.
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HB 1171 (2026)
relative to eviction safeguards for tenants whose Social Security payments are disrupted.
- Status: Killed
- 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 27, 2026, with 212 people signed in online: 206 in support, 5 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House adopted “Special Order to next order of business” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 186–155. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0466h).
Sponsors
- Rep. Terri O'Rorke (D - Ches 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tracy Bricchi (D - Merr 15)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. James Gruber (D - Ches 16)
- Rep. Philip Jones (D - Ches 3)
- Rep. Janet Lucas (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
- February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 12, 2026, House: Special Order to next order of business — voice vote, passed
- March 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 186, nays 155, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:00 am 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)
- March 12, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA VV 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 186-155 03/12/2026
- March 16, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0466h (NT)