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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to exempt certain adjacent communities without direct access to MBTA services from zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws by exempting certain municipalities classified as "Adjacent Communities" or "Adjacent Small Towns" from specific zoning requirements if they do not have direct access to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) services. The MBTA is the public transportation system serving the Boston metropolitan area, and this bill would allow these geographically adjacent communities that are not directly served by MBTA transit to be exempt from zoning laws that would otherwise mandate certain housing density or transit-oriented development standards. By creating this exemption, the bill recognizes that communities without direct transit access might face unique challenges in implementing the same zoning requirements as communities with MBTA service, potentially providing more flexibility for local zoning decisions in these areas.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium (on 10/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1439 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1439.pdf |
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