Bill > H1403

This bill aims to exempt small communities in Massachusetts, defined as those with a population of less than 30,000 people, from the requirements of Chapter 40B, which is a state law that allows developers to bypass certain local zoning rules to build affordable housing. Specifically, the bill would exempt these small communities from all rules and restrictions under Chapter 40B, and would require any proposed 40B projects in these communities to receive the approval of at least 70% of registered voters before they can proceed. The bill also proposes to put any 40B projects in small communities on hold until the state legislature can decide on this proposed legislation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1403