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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make it easier for homeowners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property. It prohibits local zoning laws from banning or requiring special permits for ADUs in single-family residential zones with at least 5,000 square feet of land, as long as the main house or ADU is occupied by a person with disabilities or an elderly person (65+ years old). The bill defines ADUs as self-contained housing units within or attached to the main house, or in a detached structure, with their own separate entrance, between 450 and 900 square feet, and no more than two bedrooms. Local governments can require the main house or ADU to be owner-occupied and limit the total number of ADUs to 5% or more of the municipality's non-seasonal housing units. ADUs must still comply with building, fire, health, and other relevant codes and laws.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Jim Arciero (D),
Christine Barber (D),
David Biele (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Mike Day (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Todd Smola (R),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 01/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1250 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1250.pdf |
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