HB 1652-FN (2026): relative to expedited permitting and third-party inspections for residential and minor home improvements.

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HB 1652-FN (2026)

relative to expedited permitting and third-party inspections for residential and minor home improvements.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 February 17, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 7 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 1, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 1, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
  • February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
  • February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/17/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
  • October 1, 2026: Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • October 1, 2026: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 8-1; )

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