MA S1005

Requires all Chapter 40B affordable housing projects to undergo environmental impact review and approval by local municipal authorities, eliminating any exemptions from such review

Mandates that Chapter 40B projects conform to conservation land, wetland, and watershed protections, with required review by municipal conservation commissions

Requires additional review of projects by regional commissions and housing authorities

Establishes that projects must reference comprehensive state planning and coordination, including standards for community-friendly developers, high-quality construction, and regional transit options