HB 1375 (2026): prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.

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HB 1375 (2026)

prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.

  • 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 27, 2026, with 164 people signed in online: 156 in support and 8 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 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 2026-0421h), by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • March 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 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • March 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0421h

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court