An Act relative to guidelines for MBTA communities
HD 1419 modifies Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 3A, regarding MBTA communities (municipalities near transit hubs). It prohibits state grant programs from considering a community's compliance with Chapter 40A, Section 3A when awarding funds. The bill also delays the effective date of any new or revised compliance guidelines until December 31, 2028. These changes directly affect MBTA communities and state housing agencies administering grants. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Sweezey
RRepublican
Co
Alyson Sullivan-Almeida
RRepublican
Co
Brad Jones
RRepublican
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
Co
Dennis Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Joe McKenna
RRepublican
Co
John Gaskey
RRepublican
Co
Justin Thurber
RRepublican
Co
Kathy LaNatra
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
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