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MA H1530

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 40B, Section 20 to expand the definition of "consistent with local needs" for affordable housing developments
  • Adds preservation of municipal water supply and regional natural water resources as legitimate factors for local zoning boards to consider when reviewing housing applications
  • Maintains existing criteria allowing local regulations based on health/safety, site design, open space preservation, and regional housing needs
  • Retains the 10% affordable housing threshold and land area caps that determine when municipalities can deny comprehensive permits
  • Sponsored by Rep. Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) with 6 co-sponsors; similar bill (H.1345) was filed in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resources

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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