An Act setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a statewide goal for increasing housing production in Massachusetts. The goal aims to address the state’s ongoing housing shortage and make housing more accessible to residents. The bill directs the state to develop a plan and set targets for increasing the supply of housing units. It seeks to encourage the construction of new homes and apartments across the Commonwealth.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide housing production goal.
- Requires the state to develop a plan to achieve the goal.
- Directs the state to set specific targets for housing production.
- Likely involves incentives or strategies to encourage housing development.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Housing developers
- The Massachusetts housing market
- State government
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a formal, statewide goal for housing production, which previously may have been addressed through more localized efforts.
- It mandates the creation of a state plan, providing a structured approach to addressing the housing shortage.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
James B. Eldridge
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