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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 smart growth multifamily housing production. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote smart growth multifamily housing production in Massachusetts. It requires that cities and towns with MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) public transportation services designate at least one zoning district of reasonable size where multifamily housing is permitted as-of-right, with a minimum gross density of 15 units per acre and proximity to public transit. Cities and towns that fail to comply with this requirement will be ineligible for state housing funds, such as the Housing Choice Initiative and Local Capital Projects Fund. The bill also directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish guidelines for determining compliance with these new zoning requirements in consultation with the MBTA and Department of Transportation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Christine Barber (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 12/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1251 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1251.pdf |
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