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MA S1286
MA S1286To prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1286 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1286.pdf |
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