S.1947

Relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1947 amends laws to enhance neighborhood stabilization and economic development through spot rehabilitation projects.

Massachusetts S1947 amends existing laws to facilitate neighborhood stabilization and economic development by introducing provisions for spot rehabilitation projects. These projects target distressed properties, including those that are out of repair, physically deteriorated, or unfit for human habitation. The bill defines "spot rehabilitation property" and "spot blight project sponsor," and outlines the responsibilities and powers of sponsors, including the ability to sell or transfer land interests.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 22

House

Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jul 13

Senate

Reporting date extended to Monday July 20, 2026

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026