MA H2305

Amends Section 3A of Chapter 40A (MBTA Communities Act) to allow municipalities to retain funding eligibility through three alternative compliance pathways: adopting zoning for multifamily housing at 10% above current housing stock, producing new housing at 5% of existing units, or following an approved housing production plan

Grants automatic compliance status to MBTA communities where multifamily housing already comprises at least 25% of total year-round housing units

Requires the use of the preceding U.S. Census for housing calculations during the first 4 years after a new census is released

Changes terminology from "guidelines" to "regulations" and prohibits regulations from imposing obligations or funding restrictions beyond those specified in the statute

Sponsored by Representatives LaNatra (12th Plymouth), Garry (36th Middlesex), and Kassner (2nd Essex); filed January 17, 2025