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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/11/2022
07/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission on the Dover amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process for educational uses under the "Dover amendment," which is a section of Massachusetts law that provides an exemption from local zoning regulations for certain educational institutions. The commission will consist of various state and local officials, as well as representatives from non-profit organizations, and will examine the impact of the Dover amendment on municipalities and non-profit educational institutions. The commission will solicit public input and provide recommendations for legislation, including a proposed definition of "educational purposes," by December 31, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1347 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1347.pdf |
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