H4483
An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow the town of Deerfield, Massachusetts, to release or exclude certain land currently subject to conservation restrictions. It would authorize the town to take action regarding these restrictions, potentially removing protections from specific parcels. The legislation is being considered by the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee and is the result of a joint petition from local representatives.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Deerfield to release conservation restrictions.
- Authorizes the town of Deerfield to exclude land from conservation restrictions.
- The bill is the result of a joint petition from representatives.
- It is being reviewed by the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee.
- The town of Deerfield must approve the release or exclusion.
- The bill addresses existing conservation restrictions.
- It allows for flexibility in land management within Deerfield.
- The bill is subject to Joint Rule 12.
Who is affected
- Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts
- Property owners in Deerfield
- Conservation restriction holders in Deerfield
- Local government officials in Deerfield
- State government (through the Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee)
Notable changes
- Currently, conservation restrictions are generally permanent.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4483 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Blais , Joanne M. Comerford Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means City/Town: Deerfield
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4483
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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