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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the building of structures which may impact sunlight in certain public parks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to protect sunlight in certain public parks in Massachusetts. It defines "new shadow" to exclude shadows cast by existing structures, structures with approved building permits, or structures that conform to as-of-right height limits. The bill also prohibits permit-granting authorities from authorizing the construction of any structure that would cast a new shadow on specific public parks, such as the Charles River Esplanade, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, and Copley Square Park, except during the first hour after sunrise or the last hour before sunset. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "permit-granting authority" to include the Inspectional Services Departments in Boston and Cambridge.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4579 (on 06/07/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2129 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2129.pdf |
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