S2271Introduced in the Senate
Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
Introduced by Tiara Mack, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · May 7, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Absent |
| Meghan Kallman | 15 | Absent |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Absent |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
| Victoria Gu | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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