S2947Introduced in the Senate
Regarding fair housing practices in the Commonwealth
Introduced by Senate Committee on Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Regarding fair housing practices in the Commonwealth
Where it stands
Reprinted, as amended, see S2959
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #136 · February 12, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
39 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pavel Payano | 01-ESS | Yes |
| Bruce Tarr | 01-MID | Yes |
| Patrick O'Connor | 01-NOR | Yes |
| Michael Rodrigues | 01-PLY | Yes |
| Nick Collins | 01-SUF | Yes |
| Robyn Kennedy | 01-WOR | Yes |
| Joan Lovely | 02-ESS | Yes |
| Barry Finegold | 02-MID | Yes |
| Patricia Jehlen | 02-MID | Yes |
| Michael Brady | 02-NOR | Yes |
Bill history
Reported from the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Recommended new draft for S2671
Order relative to subject matter adopted
Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2026
Amendment #1 (Tarr) rejected -see Roll Call #135 (Yeas 6 to Nays 30)
Amendment #4 (Kennedy) adopted
Amendment #5 (Payano) adopted
Amendment #7 (Tarr) rejected
Amendment #8 (Keenan) adopted
Substituted, as amended, for S2671
Ordered to a third reading
Read third
Reprinted, as amended, see S2959
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