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MA H1484

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cusack

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits zoning ordinances from banning, unreasonably restricting, or requiring special permits for a single accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in single-family residential zones
  • Allows municipalities to impose reasonable regulations including site plan review, setback and height requirements, and short-term rental restrictions
  • Cities and towns may require owner occupancy of either the ADU or principal dwelling unit through local option
  • Limits additional parking requirements to no more than 1 space per ADU, with no parking required for ADUs within 0.5 miles of transit stations (commuter rail, subway, ferry, or bus)
  • Requires a special permit for more than one ADU on a single-family property

Legislative Description

Relative to accessory dwelling units

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

11/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/20/2025
Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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