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MA H67

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of eminent domain for private commercial or economic development purposes in Massachusetts

  • Declares that taking land or property interests for private development does not qualify as "public use" under Article X of the Massachusetts Constitution

  • Requires approval by a majority of the legislature in two consecutive joint sessions, followed by voter approval at a state election

  • Filed on January 14, 2025 by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) with 4 co-sponsors

  • Similar legislation (House No. 35) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution prohibiting eminent domain takings

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2

10/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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