MA S896

Bill

For Chapter 40B reform and improvement

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes reforms and adjustments to Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs the development of affordable housing. The key provisions include: 1) Requiring all Chapter 40B projects to undergo environmental impact review and approval by the local municipal authorities, without any exemptions. 2) Requiring projects to conform to conservation land, wetland, and watershed protections, with review by municipal conservation commissions. 3) Involving other relevant government bodies, such as regional commissions and housing authorities, in the review process. 4) Emphasizing the need for comprehensive state planning and coordination, including considerations of community-friendly developers, high-quality construction standards, and access to regional transit options.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Jason Lewis (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5276 (on 09/19/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S896

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S896
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S896.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1394	Relative to the definition of consistent with local needs in chapter 40b	Accompanied a study order, see H5276	Similar To
H1645	Reforming juvenile offender law	Accompanied a study order, see H5170	Similar To
H3234	Relative to the Secretary of State and ethics reform	Accompanied a study order, see H4910	Similar To
H5276	Housing matters	No further action taken	Replaced by
H621	Relative to special education funding reform	Accompanied a study order, see H5099	Similar To
S1069	Reforming the judicial system	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1578	To provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement	Accompanied a study order, see S2969	Similar To
S1641	Relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S295	Establishing a Special Education Funding Reform Commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S895	To update Chapter 40B to support the creation of affordable housing while strengthening local oversight	Accompanied a study order, see H5276	Similar To

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