Bill

Bill > S1286


MA S1286

MA S1286
To prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment


summary

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 to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent nonprofit institutions from using the "Dover Amendment" to avoid compliance with wetlands or natural resource area protections. The bill amends the General Laws to clarify that the Dover Amendment, which restricts the use of zoning regulations for certain nonprofit organizations, does not exempt these entities from wetlands or natural resource area protections. The goal of this legislation is to address concerns that the use of the Dover Amendment by nonprofit institutions may be harmful to public health and the environment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2647 (on 02/15/2024)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1286
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1286.pdf
Loading...