Omnibus Bill Including TOPA Sent to Governor Healey for Signature
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What happened
The House and Senate each tucked a version of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or TOPA, into their economic development bond bills this summer. A six-member conference committee is currently negotiating a single version of the omnibus bill. This bill is now before Governor Maura Healey.
Why it matters
TOPA would allow renters in a multifamily building being put up for sale to organize. They would have the chance to band together and buy the building being put on the market. This policy aims to help preserve existing lower-cost housing units.
Who's involved
- Maura HealeyGovernor of Massachusetts and recipient of the legislative package
- HouseOne of the bodies that tucked the TOPA into its economic development bond bill
- MassachusettsState where the potential housing market changes would take place
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The entities involved
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Maura Healey
73rd governor of Massachusetts (born 1971)
- House
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