S 1321 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to planning boards and subdivision control laws

This bill amends Massachusetts laws governing planning boards and subdivision control to regulate how land is divided and developed. It primarily affects municipalities, regional governments, developers, and homeowners by changing requirements for creating new lots and securing public infrastructure. The legislation allows the creation of up to three new lots per division, increases a specific time limit from twenty-one to thirty days, and mandates that developers secure roadways and municipal services through bonds, deposits, or covenants that cover inflation and labor costs. Additionally, it requires developers to inform future property owners about existing easements and restrictions before transferring land titles.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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