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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to municipal master plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law on municipal master plans in Massachusetts. It allows for additional optional elements to be included in master plans, such as economic development, open space and recreation, services and facilities, circulation, energy management, water management, public health, climate, and arts and culture. It also requires that master plans consider ways to advance equity based on factors like race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, and disability. Additionally, the bill specifies that master plans can be provided in paper or electronic format, and that municipalities in certain counties can adopt local comprehensive plans that are deemed to comply with the master plan requirements. Finally, the bill requires that any proposed zoning ordinances or by-laws be evaluated for consistency with the municipality's master plan, if one exists.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5027 (on 08/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H283 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H283.pdf |
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