Massachusetts H1001: An Act create a crumbling foundations task force with the goal of identifying a source and method of funding

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. There shall be a task force to study and propose recommendations to create a fund to assist homeowners that struggle with crumbling foundations. The task force shall examine (i) cost of materials most commonly used in crumbling foundations; (ii) geographic areas in which homeowners most commonly struggle with crumbling foundation; (iii) average costs of testing and inspection; (iv) state funds outside the Commonwealth used for similar purposes; and (v) the total cost of administering such a fund. SECTION 2. The task force shall consist of: the secretary of the office of economic development or a designee, who shall serve as chair; the secretary of the department of housing and community development, or a designee; the commissioner of public safety and inspections, or a designee; the secretary of the office of housing and livable communities, or a designee; the commissioner of the division of insurance, or a designee; the senate and house chairs of the joint committee on housing, or their designee(s); the house minority leader, or a designee; the senate minority leader, or a designee; and 4 members to be appointed by the chair, of whom shall be a representative of a public housing authority, of whom shall be a property manager or representative of a property management company; of whom shall be a representative of an insurance …

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Sponsors

• John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
• Pavel Payano (D)
• Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)
• Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden)
• Colleen Garry (D)
• Todd Smola (R, 1st Hampden)
• Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester)
• David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth)
• Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester)

Latest actions

1. February 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5149
2. June 23, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Common questions

What is H1001?

H1001 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act create a crumbling foundations task force with the goal of identifying a source and method of funding.

What is the status of H1001?

Failed as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5149 (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H1001?

John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1001?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1001