An Act relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to regulate billboard advertising within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It aims to establish guidelines and potentially restrictions on the placement and operation of billboards, addressing concerns about their visual impact and potential negative effects on communities. The bill intends to provide local municipalities with greater control over billboard locations and to ensure that billboards comply with certain standards. It also seeks to study the current state of billboard advertising and its impact.
Key provisions
- Requires municipalities to develop regulations for billboard placement.
- Establishes standards for billboard design and maintenance.
- Authorizes municipalities to limit the number of billboards within their borders.
- Directs the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to study billboard advertising practices.
- Addresses the potential impact of billboards on property values and community aesthetics.
- Considers the visual impact of billboards on the landscape.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Billboard advertisers
- Property owners
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Notable changes
- The bill mandates local control over billboard regulations.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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