MA SD 2552
in committeeAn Act to establish community notification standards for group homes
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA SD 2552 pass?
Not yet. MA SD 2552 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred
What is MA SD 2552 about?
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation to require group homes to notify municipalities and abutting property owners prior to commencing operations. Housing.
Who sponsors MA SD 2552?
John C. Velis is the primary sponsor of MA SD 2552, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation to require group homes to notify municipalities and abutting property owners prior to commencing operations. Housing.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-02-27 — House concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- John C. Velisprimary
- Patricia A. Duffycosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Housing
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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