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MA H67
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of eminent domain for private commercial or economic development purposes in Massachusetts
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Declares that taking land or property interests for private development does not qualify as "public use" under Article X of the Massachusetts Constitution
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Requires approval by a majority of the legislature in two consecutive joint sessions, followed by voter approval at a state election
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Filed on January 14, 2025 by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) with 4 co-sponsors
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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