An Act simplifying inclusionary zoning
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 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 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J10 | Favorable | 1 entries |
of chapter 40A, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:- (5) An inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law that requires not more than 13 percent of units be affordable; provided, however, that such zoning ordinance or by-law shall not unduly constrain the production of housing in the area impacted by the inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law; provided further, that such ordinance or by-law shall require a density bonus; and provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may issue guidelines or promulgate regulations consistent with this paragraph.
Section 5 of chapter 40A, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:- (5) An inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law that requires not more than 13 percent of units be affordable; provided, however, that such zoning ordinance or by-law shall not unduly constrain the production of housing in the area impacted by the inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law; provided further, that such ordinance or by-law shall require a density bonus; and provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may issue guidelines or promulgate regulations consistent with this paragraph.