Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2157: An Act exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 2157 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirements. Primary sponsor: Kelly A. Dooner. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Kelly A. Dooner, David F. DeCoste, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to exempt certain adjacent communities without direct access to MBTA services from zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly A. Dooner | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government