An Act relative to billboard permitting
This bill requires cities and towns in Massachusetts to issue permits for billboards and other advertising signs. It mandates that applicants provide written notice to local officials and nearby residents at least 60 days before applying. Additionally, the law now requires applicants to include plans for financing light-blocking technology if their proposed sign uses electronic lighting systems. These changes make the permitting process more mandatory and ensure greater community notification and light control.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 7, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
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
2
Mar 7, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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