An Act relative to wildlife management areas and 40B structures

This bill prohibits the construction of certain affordable housing structures within 500 feet of Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas. It achieves this by amending state laws that govern the issuance of permits for affordable housing under the 40B program. Specifically, the legislation bars appeals boards from granting permits for buildings located in these protected zones and requires that such areas be considered when evaluating local housing needs. The law directly affects developers, housing authorities, and local boards of appeals involved in affordable housing projects near designated wildlife lands.