H 1548
An Act relative to the state’s requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory (SHI)
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Bill overview
This bill addresses how Massachusetts municipalities calculate the land area used to determine the availability of subsidized housing. Currently, the calculation method may not accurately reflect the actual land available for housing development. The bill aims to clarify and standardize this process to ensure a more accurate assessment of housing needs and availability within the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes a specific method for calculating municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory (SHI).
- Requires municipalities to use a consistent and transparent approach to land area measurement.
- Aims to improve the accuracy of SHI data, reflecting the true amount of land available for affordable housing.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H5352) to further examine the current process and potential refinements.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Housing developers
- State housing agencies
- Individuals seeking subsidized housing
Notable changes
- Standardizes the calculation of municipal land area for SHI.
- Creates a framework for more accurate housing inventory data.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill H.1548 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the state’s requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory (SHI)
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory. Housing.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1548
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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