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H 3287

An Act to form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bruce Ayers

Creates a temporary commission to audit abandoned state properties and assess repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities.

Accompanied a study order, see H5184
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Bill Summary · H 3287

Summary: House Bill H.3287 (An Act to form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities)

Overview

H.3287 proposes the creation of a temporary, special commission tasked with auditing all abandoned state properties and assessing whether any could be repurposed to support drug addiction treatment facilities. The bill would amend Chapter 7C of the General Laws to authorize this commission and outline its duties, reporting requirements, and authority to convene public hearings.

Purpose and Intent

  • To systematically identify abandoned state properties and evaluate their potential repurposing as drug addiction treatment facilities.
  • To provide a structured, public process for gathering information, analyzing feasibility, and recommending concrete policy or legislative steps.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment: Creates a Special Commission on Abandoned State Properties.
  • Scope: Determine the feasibility of repurposing abandoned state properties into drug addiction treatment facilities.
  • Public Engagement: The commission may conduct public hearings, forums, or meetings to gather information related to the repurposing effort.
  • Reporting: Annually, on or before June 30, the commission must submit a report to the Governor and the clerks of the House and Senate, including recommendations and drafts of legislation necessary to implement those recommendations. Interim reports and recommendations may be filed as appropriate.
  • Administrative: The measure specifically adds a new section (Section 73) to Chapter 7C of the General Laws.

Commission Details

  • Name: Special Commission on Abandoned State Properties.
  • Powers: Public hearings and information-gathering activities related to repurposing abandoned properties.
  • Duration: Implicitly temporary, with annual reporting; follows rules governing special commissions.

Who Is Affected

  • State government agencies and departments that own or manage abandoned properties.
  • Massachusetts lawmakers and state administration and regulatory oversight entities responsible for property management and public health infrastructure.
  • Stakeholders and the public may participate in hearings or provide input.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Committee: Referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  • Status updates indicate multiple hearing reschedules for late October 2025, with the latest noting a hearing on October 29, 2025 in briefings A-2 and an updated virtual end time.
  • Related legislation: HD 1142 (2023-2024) and a similar matter filed previously (HB 3668 in 2023-2024 session).
  • The bill is classified as a House bill (Chamber: Massachusetts House) and carries the sponsor Bruce J. Ayers (1st Norfolk).

Potential Impact

  • Establishes a formal process to inventory abandoned state properties and assess suitability for conversion to treatment facilities.
  • Could lead to legislative drafts and policy changes to repurpose assets for public health benefits, particularly addiction treatment capacity.
  • Fiscal implications are not specified in the provided text; outcomes depend on commission findings, recommended legislation, and subsequent appropriation decisions.

Related Information

  • Similar matter previously filed: House Bill No. 3668 (2023-2024).
  • Current status reflects ongoing committee consideration with scheduled hearings in October 2025.

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

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