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MA H2296

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • MBTA communities designated as "adjacent" may petition the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to request a review of their designation

  • Petitions must include evidence that the designation imposes undue burdens due to lack of infrastructure or resources to support the zoning requirements

  • The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities must promulgate regulations establishing criteria and procedures for reviewing petitions

  • The review process would determine whether a community's designation should be modified based on the evidence submitted

Legislative Description

Amending the MBTA communities act to provide recategorization and alternative compliance

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5065

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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