S 2715
Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment.
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Bill overview
This resolution establishes a special commission to investigate and study the zoning approval process for educational uses under the ‘Dover amendment’ in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to assess the use and effectiveness of this process. It is a response to a petition seeking a formal review of the zoning regulations related to educational facilities.
Key provisions
- The commission will investigate the zoning approval process for educational uses.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission’s study will focus on the effectiveness of the ‘Dover amendment’.
- The commission is responding to a petition regarding zoning regulations.
- The commission’s findings will be reported in a resolution.
Who is affected
- Local municipalities in Massachusetts
- Educational institutions
- Developers of educational facilities
- The General Court
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The resolution aims to evaluate the existing zoning regulations related to educational facilities.
- It addresses concerns about the ‘Dover amendment’ and its impact on local communities.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Resolve S.2715 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment.
Senate, November 19. 2025 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2715).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Resolve S.2715
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | New draft of S1461 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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