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H5487Introduced in the House

To establish a surcharge on specific residential development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing

IntroducedHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Introduced by Michelle Ciccolo, District 15-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

That the town of Lexington be authorized to establish a surcharge on certain residential development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

July 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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