S2901Introduced in the Senate
Allows for a tenant to withhold payment of rent and deposit the rent accruing into an escrow bearing account, upon the issuance of a second notice of violation by an enforcing officer for any state or local minimum housing code enforcement agency.
Introduced by Tiara Mack, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE - Allows for a tenant to withhold payment of rent and deposit the rent accruing into an escrow bearing account, upon the issuance of a second notice of violation by an enforcing officer for any state or local minimum housing code enforcement agency.
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.
What do people think?
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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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