H 4532
An Act relative to certain affordable housing and branch library space in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston
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Bill overview
This Act allocates funding and resources to establish affordable housing and a new branch library in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. It aims to address housing needs and improve access to library services within this community. The legislation also includes provisions to support the development of these facilities and ensure they meet specific design and operational standards. The Act was ultimately enacted into law.
Key provisions
- Designates specific parcels of land in Dorchester for affordable housing development.
- Provides funding for the construction of a new branch library in Dorchester.
- Establishes design standards for the new library to ensure accessibility and community needs are met.
- Requires the city of Boston to prioritize the development of affordable housing in Dorchester.
- Specifies requirements for the affordable housing units, including income restrictions.
- Mandates the library to offer programs and services tailored to the Dorchester community.
Who is affected
- Residents of Dorchester, Boston
- Low- and moderate-income families seeking affordable housing
- Dorchester community members needing library services
- The City of Boston
- The Massachusetts Housing Development Council
Notable changes
- Creates dedicated space for affordable housing and a branch library within Dorchester.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.4532 194th (Current)
An Act relative to certain affordable housing and branch library space in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston
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Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.4532
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H3932 |
| 9/17/2025 | House | New draft of H3932 |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/25/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 9/25/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 9/29/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 10/8/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 40 of the Acts of 2025 |
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