S 1448
An Act relative to variances
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1448, addresses variances – special permission granted to property owners to deviate from local zoning regulations. It seeks to clarify and standardize the process for obtaining variances in Massachusetts, particularly concerning municipal and regional government oversight. The bill aims to provide greater transparency and consistency in how variances are evaluated and approved across the state. Currently, the bill has passed committee and been referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee.
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Primary sponsor
John F. Keenan
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John F. Keenan
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Bill S.1448 194th (Current)
An Act relative to variances
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to variances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John F. Keenan Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1448
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
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