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MA H2327

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3A of Chapter 40A of the General Laws (the MBTA Communities zoning law) by adding a new subsection (d)
  • Prohibits state departments and agencies from withholding funding or grant opportunities from MBTA communities that fail to comply with multi-family zoning requirements
  • Protection applies only to funding that may lawfully be used for public safety or public education purposes
  • Determination of whether funding qualifies for protection rests with the department or agency responsible for grant eligibility
  • Sponsored by Representative David Allen Robertson of the 19th Middlesex District, filed January 16, 2025

Legislative Description

Mitigating MBTA Communities funding impact for First Responders and Education

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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