An Act to establish to an industrial mill building task force

HD 2742 establishes a Massachusetts Industrial Mill Building Revitalization Task Force to renew abandoned and underused industrial mill buildings and their surrounding areas. The task force, composed of state officials, legislators from mill communities, building owners, utility representatives, and planning experts, will review existing laws, create a statewide inventory of mill buildings (active/inactive), explore new economic uses, improve energy efficiency, and identify better permitting processes. Its goal is to develop recommendations and draft legislation for submission by August 1, 2025, to stimulate redevelopment. This bill directly affects communities with mill buildings and property owners seeking to repurpose these structures.