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MA H5047

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to take by eminent domain the Norwood Hospital property at 800 Washington Street, owned by MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC
  • Permits acquisition of adjacent parcels owned by the same entity as necessary to fulfill the act's purposes
  • Declared an emergency law for immediate preservation of public health, bypassing standard deferred operation
  • Stated purpose is ensuring access to health care for the public
  • Filed January 12, 2026 by Representative John H. Rogers (12th Norfolk) and Senator Michael F. Rush, with 10 total legislative co-petitioners

Legislative Description

Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H5192

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Administration and Regulatory Oversight1/29/2026
Rules1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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