Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H310 — An Act to establish a commission to review equitable city planning and development

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a commission to review city planning and development processes for equity.

This bill creates a commission tasked with evaluating city planning and development to ensure equitable practices. It aims to address potential disparities in these processes.

Summary

An Act to establish a commission to review equitable city planning and development

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  • Chapter 23B

    Section 5C. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: "Anti-displacement", mitigation of the displacement of persons of color, immigrants, low- and moderate-income residents, persons with disabilities and members of other protected classes that may result from new development or substantial reconstruction, condemnation of property or other code enforcement, eminent domain takings, discrimination, gentrification, rising costs of living, zoning changes, limited housing availability or other causes. "Fair housing", fair and equitable access to and opportunity in housing, free from prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination in housing. Fair housing shall include, but not be limited to, compliance with (i) federal fair housing laws, including 42 U.S.C. § 1982 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.; and (ii) state laws relative to nondiscrimination in housing, including section 4 of chapter 151B. "Local planning and development agency", a (i) redevelopment authority, as defined in section 1 of chapter 121B; (ii) municipal department of planning and development; or (iii) other municipal division responsible for the evaluation of land-development and use proposals for a municipality with a population more than 100,000 persons. (b) There shall be within the department a commission on equitable city planning and development. The commission shall consist of the director of the department or a designee, the executive director of the Massachusetts commission against discrimination or a designee and a tenant advocate to be appointed by the attorney general. (c) The commission shall require each local planning and development agency to periodically create an assessment of fair housing and anti-displacement in the municipality. Following each assessment, the local planning and development agency shall develop a plan to strengthen and improve fair housing and anti-displacement in the municipality. The local planning and development agency shall submit said plan to the department. (d) The department may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out this section.

    This change establishes new definitions and creates a commission to enhance fair housing and prevent displacement in municipalities.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H310 do?
An Act to establish a commission to review equitable city planning and development
Who sponsors H310?
H310 is sponsored by Chynah Tyler (Democrat).
What is the current status of H310?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H310?
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