H 2267 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations

This bill exempts towns without MBTA rail, subway, or ferry stations from certain community designation requirements under Chapter 40A. It directly affects municipalities lacking direct MBTA transit access, removing compliance obligations for them. The key provision adds a new exemption to existing law, stating such communities "shall not have to comply with this section." The policy change simplifies requirements for non-transit-accessible towns without altering MBTA service.
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 Feb 12, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
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 · 7 co-sponsors

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