S1437
An Act providing exemptions under the MBTA communities law
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1437, proposes to create exemptions for municipalities under Massachusetts’s MBTA Communities Law. Currently, this law requires towns near the MBTA to adhere to specific zoning regulations. This legislation aims to provide flexibility for smaller, adjacent communities, potentially allowing them to develop more freely without being unduly constrained by the MBTA’s requirements. The bill was introduced by Senator Kelly Dooner and has undergone several hearings and revisions.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
David F. DeCoste
Kelly A. Dooner
Marcus S. Vaughn
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