An Act granting the City of Medford the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality

This bill grants the City of Medford the specific authority to require large institutions, such as hospitals, colleges, and universities, to create and adopt master plans for their land use and development. Under this new power, the city would review and approve these long-term growth strategies to ensure they align with local community goals and address potential development impacts. The legislation overrides certain existing state laws to allow Medford to regulate how these major facilities expand within its boundaries.