An Act relative to amending certain use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital. It allows for a broader range of potential uses for the property, moving beyond its historical designation as a state hospital. The bill was approved by both the Senate and House, with amendments, and subsequently signed into law by the Governor, becoming Chapter 72 of the Acts of 2025. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Allows for a wider range of potential uses for the Foxborough State Hospital property.
- Removes some of the existing restrictions on the property's use.
- The bill was amended by the House of Representatives before passage.
- The bill was approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
- The bill became Chapter 72 of the Acts of 2025.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The City of Foxborough
- Potential developers or investors interested in the property
- Local residents and stakeholders in Foxborough
Notable changes
- Changes existing use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital.
- The bill was amended by the House of Representatives.
- The bill was considered alongside similar legislation in the past.
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Michael S. Chaisson
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