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MA S1312

MA S1312
Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called 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" - a provision in Massachusetts law that exempts educational organizations from certain zoning regulations. The commission will include representatives from the state government, the legislature, local officials, and non-profit organizations. The commission will review the types of building projects that have been sited under the Dover amendment, the relevant case law, and the impact of the educational exemption on municipalities and non-profit educational institutions. The commission will solicit public testimony and provide recommendations for legislation, including a proposed definition of "educational purposes," by January 1, 2024.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1312
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1312.pdf
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