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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to judicial review for persons aggrieved by decisions of boards of appeals or special permit granting authorities. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to streamline housing production by reforming the appeals process for abutters (neighboring property owners) who challenge decisions of local boards of appeals or special permit granting authorities. The key provision allows courts to require non-municipal plaintiffs (i.e., private citizens) to post a surety or cash bond of up to $15,000 when appealing decisions approving special permits, variances, and site plans. The court can impose this bond requirement if it finds that the harm to the defendants or public interest from the appeal's delays outweighs the burden of the bond on the plaintiffs. The court can consider the merits of the appeal and the financial means of the appellant and defendants when deciding on the bond requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Pete Capano (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3397 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3397.pdf |
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