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MA S1018

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 8 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024 by changing "shall not" to "may" regarding municipal authority over accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
  • Gives municipalities the option to require owner occupancy for properties with accessory dwelling units
  • Current state law (Chapter 150 of 2024) prohibits municipalities from imposing owner occupancy requirements for ADUs; this bill would make that prohibition optional
  • Sponsored by Senator Patrick M. O'Connor representing the First Plymouth and Norfolk district
  • Filed on January 17, 2025, referred to the Housing committee

Legislative Description

Allowing municipalities to preserve owner occupancy

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2766

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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