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MA H4047
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Barrett
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AI Summary
- Extends public notice requirements for special permit hearings from 2 weeks to 4 successive weeks of publication, and from 14 days to 30 days for posting in town hall
- Requires municipalities to post hearing notices on the city or town website for at least 30 days before the hearing
- Expands "parties in interest" for judicial review to include non-abutters who can demonstrate the permitted use violates municipal nuisance, environmental, or quality-of-life ordinances and affects a substantial number of people, or that the permit decision was procedurally flawed
- Requires hearing notices to include a map of the subject property with names and street addresses of all abutters, replacing the current requirement for just a street address
- Creates new Section 11A allowing qualifying non-abutters to submit a written demand for relief to the permit granting authority before filing a court appeal, with the authority required to review and respond
Legislative Description
Relating to special permits
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4970
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Municipalities and Regional Government4/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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