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S3159Introduced in the Senate

Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

EngrossedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Jacob Bissaillon, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT - Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

Where it stands

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

June 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 3, 2026

38

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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