H 4973 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River

This bill transfers 21.55 acres of former highway land in Fall River (bounded by Davol Street, Brightman Street, Turner Street, and President Avenue) from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority. The land must be used for residential, commercial, or economic development without requiring an urban renewal plan. Compensation is set at $1 if the Commonwealth never paid for the land, or equal shares of future sale/lease proceeds over 10 years if the Commonwealth did pay. The Authority must cover all transfer costs, and the land reverts to DOT if not used for development within the specified purposes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)
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Jun 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending
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Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5473
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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