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MA H5047
MA H5047Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John H. Rogers and others that the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to take by eminent domain a certain parcel of land in the town of Norwood. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), a state agency responsible for managing state-owned buildings and land, to acquire a specific parcel of land in Norwood, Massachusetts, and any adjacent land owned by the same entity that is needed for the bill's purpose. This acquisition would be done through eminent domain, a legal process where the government can take private property for public use, even if the owner does not wish to sell, provided just compensation is paid. The bill explicitly overrides existing laws that might prevent such an action and states that the purpose of this land acquisition is to ensure public access to healthcare, referencing the Norwood Hospital property.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing (14:00:00 2/12/2026 B-1) (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5047 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5047.pdf |
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