H 4581
An Act granting the city of Worcester the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, to require institutions within the city to develop and adopt institutional master plans. These plans would likely address issues related to land use, development, and overall planning for institutional properties. The bill was approved by the Senate and House, and is awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Worcester to require institutional master plans.
- Applies to institutions within the city of Worcester.
- The bill was approved by the Senate and House.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2025.
- The bill is similar to S.2617 and H.2926.
- The bill is related to planning and development within Worcester.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H.5120).
Who is affected
- City of Worcester, Massachusetts
- Institutions located within Worcester (e.g., hospitals, universities, government buildings)
- City planners and developers
- Residents of Worcester
Notable changes
- Establishes a new authority for Worcester to mandate institutional master plans.
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Primary sponsor
James J. O'Day
Cosponsor
James J. O'Day
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Bill H.4581 194th (Current)
An Act granting the city of Worcester the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4581) of James J. O'Day (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Worcester be authorized to require the adoption of institutional master plans in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: James J. O'Day City/Town: Worcester (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4581
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5120 |
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