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H 4183

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements in certain parcels of land to the city of Lowell

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rodney Elliott and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts authorizes state land easements to Lowell without specifying which parcels, purposes, or terms of the grants.

New draft substituted, see H4772
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Bill Summary · H 4183

Legislative bill overview

H.4183 authorizes Massachusetts' Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to grant easements on state-owned land parcels to the City of Lowell. The bill has been amended and advanced through committee with a recommendation for passage, currently pending scheduling for further legislative action.

Why is this important

Easements allow municipalities to use or access state property for public purposes without full ownership transfer, which can facilitate infrastructure projects, public access, or service delivery. For Lowell, this authorization could enable specific municipal projects or improvements on or across state-owned land, though the bill's brevity obscures the exact purpose and scope.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill provides no details about which parcels, what easements are granted, their duration, or what purposes they serve, making full public evaluation difficult
  • Liability and maintenance: Unclear who bears responsibility for property maintenance, liability, and potential environmental remediation on the affected parcels
  • Public access implications: No information about whether these easements affect public access to state property or restrict future state use of the land

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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