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MA H2282

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Honan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 81Q of Chapter 41 of the General Laws to require local subdivision regulations to permit dead end ways with a minimum pavement width of 20 feet and a turnaround
  • Prohibits municipalities from limiting dead end way length to less than 1,200 feet or the length specified by the State Fire Code (NFPA Code 1 and Publication 1141, 527 CMR 1.00), whichever is shorter
  • Requires existing subdivision control regulations to comply with the new standards by January 31, 2026
  • Planning boards must waive non-compliant regulations until municipalities update their rules to meet the new requirements
  • Filed by Representative Kevin G. Honan of the 17th Suffolk District on January 16, 2025

Legislative Description

Providing for safe subdivision ways

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4970

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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