H4152
An Act granting the city of Medford the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
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Bill overview
This bill would give the city of Medford, Massachusetts, the power to require organizations to create and submit institutional master plans. These plans would then need to be reviewed and approved by Medford’s city government. The goal is to ensure that these organizations have well-considered plans for their operations and development within the city. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to grant similar authority to other municipalities.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Medford to require institutional master plans.
- Requires review and approval of these plans by Medford’s city government.
- Applies to organizations within the city of Medford.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2025.
Who is affected
- City of Medford, Massachusetts
- Organizations operating within Medford
- Medford City Government
Notable changes
- Establishes a process for reviewing and approving institutional master plans.
- Expands municipal authority over organizational planning within the city.
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Patricia D. Jehlen
Paul J. Donato
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Bill H.4152 194th (Current)
An Act granting the city of Medford the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4152) of Christine P. Barber and Sean Garballey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Christine P. Barber City/Town: Medford (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4152
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 5/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5120 |
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