H 1514
An Act providing a buffer for manufactured home communities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a buffer zone around manufactured home communities within Metropolitan Boston Transit Area (MBTA) communities. The goal is to protect these communities from potential negative impacts resulting from zoning ordinances. It seeks to ensure that development in adjacent areas does not adversely affect the quality of life for residents of manufactured home communities.
Key provisions
- Requires MBTA communities to consider a buffer zone when enacting zoning ordinances.
- The buffer zone is intended to mitigate potential negative impacts of development.
- The bill addresses zoning ordinances related to manufactured home communities.
- It seeks to protect the character and quality of life within these communities.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Housing and subsequently the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who is affected
- Manufactured home community residents
- MBTA communities
- Developers
- Local zoning boards
- Municipal governments
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for buffer zones in MBTA communities.
- Addresses zoning ordinances specifically impacting manufactured home communities.
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.1514 194th (Current)
An Act providing a buffer for manufactured home communities
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) of James K. Hawkins and Colleen M. Garry relative to zoning ordinances in MBTA communities. Housing.
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Presenter: James K. Hawkins
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Bill History
Displaying 11 actions for Bill H.1514
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5065 |
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