Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2616: An Act relative to providing alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 2616 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to providing alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to provide alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently