Massachusetts H5553 authorizes the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in Norwood for public.

Massachusetts H5553 authorizes the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood, specifically a parcel owned by MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC. This action is necessary to ensure access to health care for the public. Upon completion of the taking, the division will transfer control of the parcels to the Department of Public Health, which may then sell, lease, or convey the land to a qualified nonprofit hospital operator. The bill declares this action an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of public health.

Massachusetts H5553 authorizes the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in Norwood for public.

Massachusetts H5553 authorizes the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood, specifically a parcel owned by MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC. This action is necessary to ensure access to health care for the public. Upon completion of the taking, the division will transfer control of the parcels to the Department of Public Health, which may then sell, lease, or convey the land to a qualified nonprofit hospital operator. The bill declares this action an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of public health.