An Act relating to special permits
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.4047, addresses special permits in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and potentially regulate the process and terms associated with these permits, which are often used for various development projects. The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee and subsequently received Senate concurrence. It is related to previous legislation concerning special permits and mitigation funds.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the process for obtaining special permits.
- Addresses the terms and duration of special permits.
- Potentially regulates the use of special permits.
- Related to existing legislation on mitigation funds and special permit regulation.
- Scheduled for a hearing on July 22, 2025.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Government Entities
- Developers seeking special permits
- Local residents impacted by development projects
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous legislation regarding special permits.
- It is linked to a study order (H.4970) concerning mitigation funds.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Allen Robertson
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