# Rent Control Blocked by Mass Supreme Court

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-06-24T09:51:38+00:00
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Massachusetts just killed a statewide rent control ballot measure — the second major initiative rejected by the Supreme Judicial Court this week — over a constitutional loophole that exempted religious institutions, deemed too complex for public vote. The move ends pressure on lawmakers and real estate interests, leaving housing advocates frustrated but still pushing for legislative action. With Beacon Hill seen as gridlocked and unresponsive, citizens increasingly turn to the ballot box — only to find the process itself is full of legal pitfalls. Experts say housing policy needs detailed laws, not broad referendums. Though the vote is off the table, the affordability crisis remains, and advocates hope the momentum will still force lawmakers into meaningful conversation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1cf1e4203eff8d5

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