An Act granting the city of Medford the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
HD 4731 would allow Medford to require large institutions (such as hospitals or universities) to create long-term development plans for their properties. The city would review and approve these plans before they take effect. This directly affects Medford's local government and institutions owning significant properties within the city. The bill applies only to Medford and does not change state-level planning regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Donato
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Garballey
DDemocratic
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