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MA H2339

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Sweezey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discretionary grant programs from considering compliance with MBTA Communities zoning law (G.L. c. 40A, §3A) when making grant awards
  • Delays implementation of any new or revised Department of Housing and Community Development guidelines for MBTA community compliance determinations until December 31, 2028
  • Declared an emergency law to take effect immediately upon passage, citing the need to amend a deadline that has already passed
  • Amends Section 3A of Chapter 40A of the General Laws governing multi-family zoning requirements for MBTA communities
  • Filed January 14, 2025 by Representative Kenneth P. Sweezey with 14 co-sponsors, primarily from Plymouth, Bristol, and Worcester districts

Legislative Description

Relative to guidelines for MBTA communities

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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