H 2348
An Act relative to exclusionary zoning
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to give the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities the authority to regulate exclusionary zoning practices in Massachusetts. Exclusory zoning is a type of zoning that restricts housing density and often leads to segregation and limits affordable housing options. The goal is to promote more diverse and affordable housing opportunities across the state.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to review and regulate zoning ordinances.
- Aims to address the impacts of exclusionary zoning on housing affordability and diversity.
- The EOHC will assess how zoning practices contribute to housing shortages and inequities.
- The bill intends to encourage municipalities to adopt more inclusive zoning policies.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Developers
- Low- and moderate-income households
Notable changes
- Currently, municipalities have significant control over zoning regulations.
- This bill introduces state-level oversight and potential intervention in local zoning decisions.
- It could lead to changes in zoning laws to allow for greater housing density and mixed-income developments.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.2348 194th (Current)
An Act relative to exclusionary zoning
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Andres X. Vargas that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities be authorized to regulate exclusionary zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Andres X. Vargas Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2348
| 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 |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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