An Act relative to billboard permitting
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| S29 | Place in OD | — |
Section 29 of Chapter 93 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the word “may” in line 10 and inserting thereof the following word:- “shall”.
Said Section 29 is hereby amended by striking the word “may” in line 11 and inserting thereof the following word:- “shall”.
Said Section 29 is hereby amended by striking the sentence beginning in line 16 and inserting in place thereof the following sentences:- “No permit, whether permanent or temporary, for a billboard, sign or other advertising device shall be issued unless (i) written notice of the application therefor stating the proposed location shall have been given at least sixty days earlier to the city or town in which the proposed billboard, sign or other advertising device is to be located, as well as to residential abutters within 2500 feet of the proposed location, and (ii) the applicant has included plans in their application to finance and install light blocking technology if the proposed billboard, sign, or other advertising device employs electronic light systems.”
This act shall go into effect upon its passage.
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Chapter 93 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the word “may” in line 10 and inserting thereof the following word:- “shall”. SECTION 2. Said Section 29 is hereby amended by striking the word “may” in line 11 and inserting thereof the following word:- “shall”. SECTION 3. Said Section 29 is hereby amended by striking the sentence beginning in line 16 and inserting in place thereof the following sentences:- “No permit, whether permanent or temporary, for a billboard, sign or other advertising device shall be issued unless (i) written notice of the application therefor stating the proposed location shall have been given at least sixty days earlier to the city or town in which the proposed billboard, sign or other advertising device is to be located, as well as to residential abutters within 2500 feet of the proposed location, and (ii) the applicant has included plans in their application to finance and install light blocking technology if the proposed billboard, sign, or other advertising device employs electronic light systems.” SECTION 4. This act shall go into effect upon its passage.