SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2241 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2313
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. O'Connor
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act establishing a municipal right of first refusal.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Patrick M. O'Connor | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2241 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2313
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2313) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to require public and investor-owned utility companies intending to dispose of real property to notify and offer right of first refusal to the municipality in which the real property is located. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act establishing a municipal right of first refusal.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the division of local services, in partnership with the department of public utilities, shall promulgate and implement a policy requiring public and investor-owned utility companies intending to dispose of real property to notify and offer right of first refusal to the municipality in which the real property is located.