Bill > H1791

This bill aims to prevent the oversaturation of clinical or educational programs, such as substance abuse or alcohol rehabilitation centers, in low-income neighborhoods under the Dover amendment without local approval. Specifically, it requires low-income cities and towns (defined as those with average median incomes equal to or less than 60% of the state's average) to obtain approval from their legislative body before using land or structures for educational purposes under the Dover amendment. Additionally, the bill states that anyone who purchases property within a city or town for educational purposes under the Dover amendment but fails to substantially improve the property within two years will be assessed at the property's highest and best commercial use rate, with no exemption.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1791