Bill > H1512

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to exempt local housing authorities from the penalties associated with the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) Communities Law. Specifically, the bill adds language to Section 3A of Chapter 40A that explicitly states that housing authorities, as defined in Chapter 121B, are not subject to the requirements of this section. The MBTA Communities Law, which was designed to encourage municipalities in the MBTA region to create more housing near transit areas, had previously imposed certain zoning and housing development obligations on communities. By adding this exemption, local housing authorities will no longer face penalties for non-compliance with the law's housing development requirements, potentially providing more flexibility in how these authorities manage and develop housing in their jurisdictions.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1512