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MA S66

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Moore

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Extends the timeline for municipalities to exercise their right of first refusal on agricultural land (Chapter 61A) and recreational land (Chapter 61B) from 120 days to 180 days

  • Increases the initial notice period for municipalities from 90 days to 120 days under both chapters

  • Requires landowners to respond to purchase and sale contracts within 30 days of receipt

  • Clarifies that municipalities are not required to exercise their purchase option for properties not classified under these chapters

  • Declared an emergency law, taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

10/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules10/2/2025
Agriculture2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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