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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Edward J. Kennedy

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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 relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1582        FILED ON: 1/16/2025

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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 relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 7 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by adding after the word "rental" the following words:-

In zoning districts designated for single family housing and where the minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet or less, accessory dwelling units by right will be limited to owner occupied properties and accessory dwelling units can only be occupied by members of the property owner's extended family. The owner occupancy and family relation requirements may be waived with a vote of the municipality.