H1549

Providing relief of 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering individuals on behalf of DHCD

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts bill H1549 provides relief from 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering homeless individuals on behalf of the Department of.

Massachusetts bill H1549 grants municipalities a 'safe harbor' from Chapter 40B regulations when they are ordered by the federal government or the Commonwealth to provide emergency shelter for homeless populations exceeding 10 individuals. This relief applies to municipalities acting on behalf of the Department of Housing and Community Development. The exemption lasts for a minimum of five years.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 17, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

Sep 17, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Sep 17, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order