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MA H186

Relative to housing production plans


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize cities and towns to deny housing applications that are inconsistent with housing production plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes cities and towns to deny housing applications that are inconsistent with their approved comprehensive housing production plans for up to two years following the initial approval of the plan. The housing production plan is a policy document that outlines a community's goals and strategies for increasing the supply of housing. This bill gives municipalities more control over the types of housing developments that are approved in their jurisdictions, as long as those decisions align with the priorities established in their housing production plans.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4324 (on 01/30/2020)

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