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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Lydia Edwards

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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 simplifying inclusionary zoning.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 36        FILED ON: 1/6/2025

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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 simplifying inclusionary zoning.

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

Section 5 of chapter 40A, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

(5) An inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law that requires not more than 13 per cent of units be affordable; provided, however, that such zoning ordinance or by-law shall not unduly constrain the production of housing in the area impacted by the inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law; provided further, that such ordinance or by-law shall require a density bonus; and provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may issue guidelines or promulgate regulations consistent with this paragraph.