H 2308
An Act relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to encourage more multi-family housing development within Metropolitan Boston Transportation (MBTA) communities. It seeks to modify zoning regulations to allow for greater density and a wider range of housing options in these areas, potentially easing housing shortages and increasing access to public transportation. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Allows for increased density in MBTA communities through zoning changes.
- Encourages the development of a broader range of housing types, including apartments and townhouses.
- Aims to promote housing affordability within MBTA communities.
- Facilitates the creation of mixed-use developments.
- Supports transit-oriented development.
- Addresses zoning regulations that may hinder multi-family housing construction.
Who is affected
- Municipalities within the MBTA region
- Developers
- Residents of MBTA communities
- The Massachusetts Housing Market
- Regional Government
Notable changes
- Potentially modifies existing zoning regulations to permit higher density development.
- May establish guidelines for mixed-use development near MBTA stations.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
John R. Gaskey
Marc T. Lombardo
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.2308 194th (Current)
An Act relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Marc T. Lombardo, Colleen M. Garry and John R. Gaskey relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2308
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | 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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