An Act establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boards

SD 114 requires the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to create a mandatory training program for elected or appointed municipal board members who handle land-use decisions. The training covers fair housing law, zoning authority, and municipal land-use laws, developed with input from planning and housing organizations. Members must complete the training within six months of starting their term or every four years thereafter, with membership terminating if they fail to comply. Municipalities may hold annual or biannual trainings to meet this requirement. This bill directly affects local planning boards, zoning commissions, and similar bodies across Massachusetts.