S1438
An Act granting a compliance extension for certain adjacent communities
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to grant compliance extensions to certain municipalities located adjacent to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) service areas. It aims to provide flexibility for these communities as they work to meet existing regulations. The bill is intended to address challenges faced by these communities in adhering to current requirements, potentially allowing for a more gradual and adaptable approach to compliance. This legislation is part of a broader effort to support MBTA-adjacent communities.
Key provisions
- Grants compliance extensions to specific adjacent communities.
- Addresses challenges in meeting existing regulations.
- Provides flexibility for municipalities near the MBTA.
- Supports the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
- Related to multi-family zoning and MBTA communities.
- Part of a series of bills focused on MBTA communities.
- Includes a study order (S2669) related to the impacts of multi-family zoning.
- Rescheduled hearings have been conducted.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Adjacent Communities
- Local Governments
- Developers
Notable changes
- Offers a compliance extension mechanism.
- Potentially modifies existing regulations for affected communities.
- Related to ongoing efforts to address multi-family zoning in MBTA areas.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Kelly A. Dooner
Marcus S. Vaughn
Norman J. Orrall
Steven S. Howitt
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Bill S.1438 194th (Current)
An Act granting a compliance extension for certain adjacent communities
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of Kelly A. Dooner and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to grant a compliance extension for certain MBTA adjacent communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.1438
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2669 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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