An Act establishing a municipal right of first refusal
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a process where utility companies (both public and private) in Massachusetts must notify and offer a ‘right of first refusal’ to the local municipality when they plan to sell or dispose of real property. This gives the city or town the opportunity to purchase the property before it’s available to outside buyers. The goal is to allow municipalities to potentially acquire land for community benefit or to maintain control over assets within their borders.
Key provisions
- Utility companies must notify municipalities of property disposal plans.
- Municipalities are offered a right of first refusal to purchase the property.
- The right of first refusal gives the municipality a period to match or exceed a potential sale price.
- The bill applies to both public and investor-owned utility companies.
- It covers real property owned by the utility.
Who is affected
- Utility Companies
- Municipalities
- Local Governments
- Real Estate Developers
- Property Owners
Notable changes
- Creates a standardized process for property disposal by utilities.
- Provides municipalities with a potential opportunity to acquire land.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours