H2284
An Act encouraging public-private partnerships to create affordable housing at public sites
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Bill overview
This bill aims to encourage Massachusetts cities and towns to work with private developers to build affordable housing on publicly owned land. It proposes a process for municipalities to transfer ownership of municipal properties, allowing for the construction of mixed-use developments that include affordable housing units. The goal is to increase the availability of affordable housing options within the state.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to convey municipal property for affordable housing development.
- Supports mixed-use developments that combine housing with other amenities.
- Facilitates public-private partnerships for housing projects.
- Directs the creation of a process for municipalities to participate.
- Addresses the need for increased affordable housing options.
- Focuses on utilizing existing public land for housing construction.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Governments
- Housing Developers
- Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
- Potential Homebuyers
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for utilizing public land specifically for affordable housing.
- Promotes collaboration between municipalities and private developers.
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Primary sponsor
Kevin G. Honan
Cosponsor
Kevin G. Honan
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Bill H.2284 194th (Current)
An Act encouraging public-private partnerships to create affordable housing at public sites
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2284) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the conveyance of municipal property for the construction of mixed-use developments that include housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kevin G. Honan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2284
| 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 |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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