An Act to study single-stair residential buildings
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts legislature to create a special commission to study single-stair residential buildings, specifically those up to six stories tall. The commission’s goal is to determine the conditions under which these buildings can be legally utilized. This study will aim to define guidelines and potentially propose changes to existing regulations related to these types of structures.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study single-stair residential buildings.
- Focus on buildings up to six stories in height.
- Determine conditions for legal utilization of these buildings.
- Define guidelines and potential regulatory changes.
Who is affected
- Property owners of single-stair residential buildings
- Developers of multi-family residential buildings
- Local municipalities
- Housing advocates
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a study to inform potential changes to building regulations.
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Sponsors
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15 on record
Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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