An Act facilitating local approval of inclusionary zoning

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to allow local municipalities to adopt inclusionary zoning ordinances without facing automatic legal challenges. The legislation defines inclusionary zoning as a requirement for new residential developments to set aside a specific percentage of units for households earning below a locally determined income threshold. By explicitly including these zoning rules in the state's legal framework, the bill aims to streamline the approval process for communities that wish to implement affordable housing mandates.