An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5065↗ |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J10 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a municipality may petition the executive office of housing and livable communities for an exemption from compliance with a state-imposed housing mandate, including but not limited to section 3A of this chapter. The petition shall include evidence demonstrating that compliance would: (a) impose an undue financial or administrative burden; (b) exceed the municipality's capacity for housing, infrastructure, or services; or (c) conflict with existing local priorities or zoning regulations. The department of housing and community development shall promulgate regulations for reviewing and approving such petitions, including timelines and criteria for exemptions.
Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 18. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a municipality may petition the executive office of housing and livable communities for an exemption from compliance with a state-imposed housing mandate, including but not limited to section 3A of this chapter. The petition shall include evidence demonstrating that compliance would: (a) impose an undue financial or administrative burden; (b) exceed the municipality's capacity for housing, infrastructure, or services; or (c) conflict with existing local priorities or zoning regulations. The department of housing and community development shall promulgate regulations for reviewing and approving such petitions, including timelines and criteria for exemptions.