S2576
An Act authorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation purposes
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to sell or transfer certain parcels of land in Upton that were originally purchased for conservation and recreational purposes. The bill was amended and passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, and subsequently signed into law by the Governor. The expedited passage of this bill was declared an emergency due to the urgent need to finalize the disposition of these properties.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Commonwealth to dispose of specific land parcels in Upton.
- These parcels were previously acquired for conservation and recreation.
- The bill was expedited through the legislative process due to an emergency declaration.
- The bill was amended and passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
- The disposition of these lands is intended to fulfill the original purpose of their acquisition.
Who is affected
- The Town of Upton
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Conservation and recreation organizations
- Potential buyers of the land parcels
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous legislation (S.2135 and S.2933) concerning the disposition of property in Upton.
- The bill includes an amendment (H4766) that was approved by the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
David K. Muradian Jr.
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.2576 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation purposes
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fattman) for the Senate Bill providing for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton (Senate, No. 2135).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Ryan C. Fattman
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith authorize the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Upton, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 18 actions for Bill S.2576
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | New draft (Fattman) for S2135 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting with the amendment (H4766) pending |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred the House amendment |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Emergency preamble adopted |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Emergency preamble adopted |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Enacted - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 112 ) |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Enacted -see Roll Call #108 (Yeas 37 to Nays 0) |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Laid before the Governor |
| 12/26/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 74 of the Acts of 2025 |
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