Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

H 2237 — An Act to address equal access to housing through local zoning

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H3845

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2237) of Christine P. Barber and others that zoning ordinances and by-laws provide districts containing multi-family housing. Housing.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H3845

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/20/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Housing

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (198)

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2237 do?
By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2237) of Christine P. Barber and others that zoning ordinances and by-laws provide districts containing multi-family housing. Housing.
Who sponsors H 2237?
H 2237 is sponsored by Christine P. Barber (Democrat), José F. Tosado, Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Bud L. Williams (Democrat), and Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 2237?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 2237?
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