Bill > H497

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to allow nonprofit organizations to apply for rail-trail construction project grants, which were previously only available to municipalities. Specifically, the bill amends Section 3I of Chapter 23A of the General Laws by inserting the phrase "or nonprofit organization" in three different locations within the existing text. This change expands the eligibility for rail-trail construction funding, enabling nonprofit groups to directly apply for grants to support the development of rail-trails, which are recreational paths created on abandoned railroad corridors. By broadening the potential grant applicants, the bill aims to increase opportunities for rail-trail development and potentially accelerate the creation of new trail infrastructure in the state. The modifications are technical in nature, simply adding nonprofit organizations as eligible entities alongside existing municipal applicants in the relevant sections of the law.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H497