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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 repeal section 3A relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to completely repeal section 3A of chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, which relates to MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) communities. While the bill text is very brief, the context suggests this is likely connected to housing development regulations for communities served by the MBTA transit system. Section 3A was likely a provision that required certain municipalities within the MBTA service area to meet specific housing density or zoning requirements, and this bill would eliminate that entire section of law. By repealing this section, the bill would remove existing legal requirements for MBTA communities regarding housing development, potentially changing local zoning and land use regulations in communities around Boston's public transportation network.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5065 (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2266 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2266.pdf |
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