Bill > H1518

This bill proposes to remove references to "starter home zoning district" from Section 10 of Chapter 40R of the Massachusetts General Laws. Chapter 40R is a state law that provides guidelines for smart growth and affordable housing development, and this bill specifically targets language related to starter home zoning districts. By striking out the phrase "starter home zoning district" in two separate instances within the section, the bill appears to be eliminating a specific type of zoning district previously defined in the law. While the precise implications are not fully clear from the text, the bill suggests a legislative adjustment to how housing zones are categorized or defined, potentially changing the regulatory framework for residential development in the state. The bill does not provide extensive details about the reasoning behind removing this specific terminology, but it represents a technical amendment to existing housing law.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1518