H 302
An Act relative to housing production plans
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Bill overview
This bill requires cities and towns in Massachusetts to develop and implement comprehensive housing production plans. These plans must outline strategies for increasing the supply of housing, particularly affordable housing, and must be updated regularly. The goal is to address the state’s housing shortage and promote equitable access to housing opportunities across the Commonwealth. The bill aims to ensure local governments are proactively working to meet housing needs.
Key provisions
- Requires cities and towns to create housing production plans.
- Plans must address the creation of diverse housing types and affordability levels.
- Plans must be updated every three years.
- The plans must be developed in consultation with community stakeholders.
- The Department of Housing and Community Development will provide technical assistance to local governments.
- Plans must include strategies for streamlining permitting processes.
- Plans must address the impact of housing development on infrastructure and services.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Housing developers
- Potential homebuyers
- Community Development and Small Businesses
- The Department of Housing and Community Development
Notable changes
- Establishes a statewide framework for local housing production efforts.
- Mandates regular plan updates to ensure ongoing progress.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.302 194th (Current)
An Act relative to housing production plans
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to housing production plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.302
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4790 |
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