StateMassachusetts

H 4163: An Act relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory

Kristin KassnerIntroduced

H 4163 status: Introduced — Accompanied a study order, see H5647 (under House Rule 27) (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4163) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to including accessory dwelling units in subsidized housing inventory. Housing.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more compact, infill housing development

Risks

  • None directly identified in the summary

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Increases housing supply density
  • Provides new income streams for homeowners

Risks

  • Possible impact on municipal housing policy budgeting

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Expands affordable housing inventory
  • Provides more diverse housing options for residents

Risks

  • Potential for administrative challenges in monitoring compliance
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on summary abstract

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Accompanied a study order, see H5647 (under House Rule 27)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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