An Act relative to housing production plans
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires cities and towns in Massachusetts to develop and implement comprehensive housing production plans. These plans must outline strategies to increase the supply of housing, particularly affordable housing, and address barriers to development. The goal is to promote diverse and accessible housing options across the state. The bill also mandates that these plans be regularly updated and evaluated for effectiveness.
Key provisions
- Cities and towns must create housing production plans.
- Plans must prioritize increasing the supply of housing.
- Plans must address barriers to housing development.
- Plans must include strategies for affordable housing.
- Plans must be updated regularly.
- Plans must be evaluated for effectiveness.
- The bill establishes a process for reviewing and approving these plans.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Housing developers
- Potential homebuyers
- State government
- Community Development agencies
Notable changes
- Requires municipalities to proactively plan for housing production.
- Adds a framework for evaluating housing plan effectiveness.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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