H 5442
An Act relative to certain affordable housing and cultural space in the Brighton section of the city of Boston
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Session
194th General Court (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:25 PM
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Bill overview
SECTION 1. Construction and development activity related to redevelopment by the Boston Housing Authority of the Faneuil Gardens site owned by the Boston Housing Authority between Faneuil street and North Beacon street, Boston Parcel ID 2202616000, in the city of Boston and the adjacent parcel at the southeast corner of North Beacon street and Goodenough street, Boston Parcel ID 2202627000, in the Brighton section of the city of Boston, an adjacent parcel, or any part thereof, to create new publicly-assisted, affordable and mixed-income housing, cultural space, replacement musician rehearsal space and complementary uses, shall not be subject to any general or special law related to the procurement and award of contracts for the planning, design, construction management, construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance or repair of buildings or public works by a public agency, including chapter 149, chapter 7C or section 39M of chapter 30 of the General Laws, nor shall the acquisition of any interest or disposition of any interest necessary to support the completion of the project be subject to section 16 of chapter 30B but shall be subject to sections 26 to 27H, inclusive, of chapter 149 of the General Laws. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsor
Michael J. Moran
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