Massachusetts House Bill 2340 repeals MBTA communities multi-family zoning mandate

Original title: An Act repealing section 3A relative to MBTA communities

Last action · February 12, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5065Sponsors: Ken Sweezey and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts House Bill 2340 eliminates section 3A of of the General Laws, which requires MBTA-served municipalities to establish multi-family zoning districts. The measure affects cities and towns within the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority service area.

Why it matters

Eliminating section 3A removes the state-mandated requirement for rapid transit communities to permit multi-family housing by right, altering municipal zoning authority and local planning obligations tied to transit access.

Background

Section 3A of chapter 40A was enacted to require municipalities served by the MBTA to have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Municipalities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 2340 do?

It repeals section 3A of of the General Laws, eliminating the requirement for MBTA communities to have multi-family zoning.

Which areas are affected by this legislation?

Municipalities located within the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority service area.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Feb 12, 2026House
Accompanied a study order, see H5065
Jul 29, 2025Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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