H 2354 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the use of certain fairground properties

This bill prevents local zoning rules from banning or restricting land used for agricultural fairs operated by nonprofit organizations. It specifically protects properties owned and managed by such nonprofits for their fair-related activities, ensuring zoning laws cannot interfere with these events. The law applies only to nonprofit corporations whose primary purpose is organizing agricultural fairs. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
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 Jan 29, 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
4
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 · 14 co-sponsors

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