H 2249 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act protecting neighboring communities from deleterious construction

HD 2181 requires municipalities to establish buffer zones between adjacent communities when major construction projects occur within 1,500 feet of a border. This applies to projects exceeding $5 million in cost, road/highway work, or bridges over navigable waters. The buffer zone must include protected land like parks, wetlands, trails, or open space with restrictions on development. These zones aim to prevent harm from construction activities in one municipality affecting neighboring communities. The bill directly affects local governments planning or permitting such large-scale projects near municipal boundaries.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 24, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
Key actions
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Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
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1st Norfolk