HB 1654 (2026): requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.

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HB 1654 (2026)

requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.

  • 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 February 17, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 6 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 231
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026

Laws It Would Change

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