Massachusetts H1572: An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard

Sponsors

• Andres Vargas (D) · primary sponsor
• Kevin Honan (D, 17th Suffolk)
• John Moran (D, 9th Suffolk)
• Manny Cruz (D)
• Marjorie Decker (D, 25th Middlesex)
• Samantha Montaño (D)
• Christine Barber (D)
• Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
• Lindsay Sabadosa (D, 1st Hampshire)
• Mary Keefe (D, 15th Worcester)
• Vanna Howard (D, 17th Middlesex)
• Rebecca Rausch (D, Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. September 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
2. September 17, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. September 16, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
4. September 4, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Housing
7. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H1572?

H1572 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard.

What is the status of H1572?

Failed as of September 21, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27) (September 21, 2026).

Who sponsored H1572?

Andres Vargas (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1572?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1572