Establishes a special commission to study the effectiveness of Chapter 40B in promoting affordable housing.
The bill creates a special commission to investigate the effectiveness of Chapter 40B, also known as the "comprehensive permit law," in promoting affordable housing in Massachusetts. The commission will hold public hearings across the state, gather testimony, and issue a report by December 31, 2025. The report will include the law's history, other mechanisms for increasing affordable housing, a summary of the hearings, and any recommended legislative or regulatory changes.
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