H2290
An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts municipalities to request an exemption from certain state-mandated housing requirements. Currently, municipalities have limited ability to challenge or modify these mandates. This legislation aims to provide local governments with more flexibility in addressing housing needs within their communities, potentially allowing them to tailor strategies to local conditions. The bill seeks to establish a process for municipalities to petition for these exemptions.
Key provisions
- Municipalities can petition for exemption from state housing mandates.
- The bill outlines a process for municipalities to request exemptions.
- It grants municipalities greater authority in addressing housing challenges.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Regional governments in Massachusetts
- Housing developers
- State government agencies responsible for housing policy
Notable changes
- Currently, municipalities have limited ability to challenge state housing mandates.
- This bill introduces a mechanism for municipalities to seek exemptions.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
Todd M. Smola
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Bill H.2290 194th (Current)
An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2290) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that municipalities are authorized to petition for exemption from compliance with certain state-imposed housing mandates. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2290
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5065 |
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