HB 604-FN (2026): relative to a loan forgiveness program for low-income homeowners to build new accessory dwelling units or renovate existing structures into accessory dwelling units.
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HB 604-FN (2026)
relative to a loan forgiveness program for low-income homeowners to build new accessory dwelling units or renovate existing structures into accessory dwelling units.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Housing
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2025, with 54 people signed in online: 47 in support and 7 in opposition. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 23, 2025. The committee met in executive session on September 23, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 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: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10)
- Rep. Hope Damon (D - Sull 8)
- Rep. Kathy Staub (D - Hills 25)
- Rep. Terri O'Rorke (D - Ches 7)
- Rep. Carry Spier (D - Hills 6)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2025, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, LOB 305
- September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Housing, GP 231
- September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
- January 7, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
Votes
- January 7, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Housing
- January 28, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/28/2025 10:30 am LOB 305
- February 10, 2025: Retained in Committee
- September 23, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
- September 23, 2025: Executive Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
- September 23, 2025: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 09/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- January 7, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026
- October 1, 2026: Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- October 1, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; )