H2290 • 2025

An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates

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Sponsor: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
Last action: 2026-02-12
Official status: Accompanied a study order, see H5065
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates

An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
2290) of Bradley H.
Jones, Jr.
and others that municipalities are authorized to petition for exemption from compliance with certain state-imposed housing mandates.

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Bill History

2026-02-12 House
Accompanied a study order, see H5065
2025-07-29 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
2025-07-29 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
2025-07-29 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
2025-07-17 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
2025-02-27 House
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
2025-02-27 Senate
Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2290) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that municipalities are authorized to petition for exemption from compliance with certain state-imposed housing mandates. Municipalities and Regional Government.

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Bill H.2290

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.

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