An Act to form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a special commission to conduct an audit of all abandoned state properties in Massachusetts. The commission will then assess the feasibility of converting these properties into facilities for drug addiction treatment. The goal is to explore potential solutions for addressing the state’s substance use crisis by utilizing existing state-owned land.
Key provisions
- Create a special commission to audit abandoned state properties.
- Assess the feasibility of repurposing these properties.
- Prioritize repurposing properties for drug addiction treatment facilities.
- The commission will study the current state of abandoned properties.
- The commission will consider the costs and benefits of repurposing.
- The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
Who is affected
- State of Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts (particularly those struggling with addiction)
- State government agencies
- Real estate developers
- Potential drug addiction treatment facility operators
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a new approach to utilizing state-owned property.
- It specifically targets abandoned state properties for potential repurposing.
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