MA S1319

Bill

MA S1319

Regarding municipal zoning powers

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to municipal zoning powers and the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 40A of the General Laws to remove the provision that allows municipalities to prohibit or unreasonably regulate the installation of solar energy systems or the construction of structures that facilitate the collection of solar energy, except where necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. The bill aims to expand municipal zoning powers and the installation of solar energy systems across Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Jake Oliveira (D)*, Jo Comerford (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2815 (on 06/10/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1319

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1319
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1319.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2082	Regarding municipal zoning powers	Accompanied a study order, see H4929	Similar To
S2815	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to animal welfare, zoning, and miscellaneous matters.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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