S 1025
An Act streamlining housing permitting
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1025, aims to make it easier and faster to get permits for building new housing in Massachusetts. The legislation seeks to streamline the permitting process, potentially reducing delays and costs associated with developing new residential properties. It’s intended to address challenges in increasing housing supply by simplifying the regulatory hurdles involved in construction. The bill was referred to the Housing committee and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Simplifies the process for obtaining building permits for housing developments.
- Reduces unnecessary delays in the permitting process.
- May establish standardized procedures for permit applications.
- Could potentially reduce administrative burdens for developers.
- Focuses on accelerating the approval of housing projects.
Who is affected
- Developers
- Homebuilders
- Housing advocates
- Massachusetts residents
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals aimed at addressing housing shortages.
- It is currently under review by the Housing committee.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1025 194th (Current)
An Act streamlining housing permitting
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to streamline housing permitting. Housing.
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Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1025
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 Hearing location changed |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2766 |
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