Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 18. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a municipality may petition the executive office of housing and livable communities for an exemption from compliance with a state-imposed housing mandate, including but not limited to section 3A of this chapter. The petition shall include evidence demonstrating that compliance would: (a) impose an undue financial or administrative burden; (b) exceed the municipality's capacity for housing, infrastructure, or services; or (c) conflict with existing local priorities or zoning regulations.
The department of housing and community development shall promulgate regulations for reviewing and approving such petitions, including timelines and criteria for exemptions.
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