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MA H4887

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Badger

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Plymouth to establish a "Land Acquisition Fund" in the town treasury, notwithstanding Section 53 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws
  • Fund monies may be appropriated to acquire interests in land for recreation, open space, and other municipal purposes
  • Requires deposits from Chapter 61 (forestland), Chapter 61A (agricultural land), and Chapter 61B (recreational land) right of first refusal payments into the fund
  • Interest earned on the fund remains part of the Land Acquisition Fund
  • Takes effect upon passage; has received local approval from the town of Plymouth

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Plymouth to establish a special revenue account for land acquisition

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling3/12/2026
Municipalities and Regional Government12/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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