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H5192

Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to take land in Norwood by eminent domain for health care access.

This bill authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to take by eminent domain a parcel of land in Norwood, Massachusetts, to ensure access to health care. The land, identified as Norwood hospital, is owned by MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC. Upon completion of the taking, the division will transfer control of the land to the Department of Public Health for disposition to a qualified nonprofit hospital operator. The bill declares this action an emergency law necessary for the immediate preservation of public health.

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History

Jul 1

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5553

Jul 1

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Jul 1

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending