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H 4296

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Gilliam and 3 co-sponsors

DCAMM may convey Brockton parcels to the Catholic Charitable Bureau for affordable housing (≤80% AMI) and a community services center, with a reversion clause and conditions.

Act No. 55
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Bill Summary · H 4296

Summary — H.4296 (An Act authorizing DCAMM to dispose of certain parcels in Brockton) — Act No. 55

Status: Enacted as Act No. 55 (signed by Governor; recorded effective date 05/13/2025). Sponsors: Michelle M. DuBois; Rita A. Mendes (cosponsor).

Note: the bill text file supplied also contains unrelated South Carolina code amendment language; this summary addresses the Massachusetts measure (House No. 4296 / Act No. 55).

Purpose

Authorize the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), in consultation with the president of Massasoit Community College, to convey specified parcels of state-owned land in the city of Brockton for (1) development of affordable multifamily housing and a community multi‑services center and (2) redevelopment to the City of Brockton.

Key provisions

  • Definitions:
    • “Affordable housing”: multifamily housing that is 100% affordable to households at or below 80% of area median income (AMI), adjusted for household size.
    • “Community multi‑services center”: public service site (e.g., distribution of food, meals, clothing; childcare; vocational training).
  • Conveyance to Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, Inc.:
    • DCAMM may convey a parcel bounded roughly by Beaumont Ave., Quincy St., Crescent St., and Burrill Ave. (aka Christo’s Way), as shown on a 2013 plan on file with DCAMM.
    • Conveyance executed by deed “without warranties or representations” by the Commonwealth.
    • Consideration fixed at $1.
    • Deed must restrict use to affordable housing and a community multi‑services center and include a reversionary clause: if use ceases, title may revert to the Commonwealth (reversion enforceable notwithstanding the time limit in G.L. c.184A, §7). The reversionary clause must include a reasonable notice and cure period for defaults.
    • If Catholic Charitable Bureau does not complete purchase by December 31, 2030 (or later mutually agreed date), DCAMM may instead sell/lease/convey interests (including up to a 99‑year lease) through competitive processes, subject to appraisal, Inspector General review, and public notices.
    • Appraisals: independent, professional appraisal required; submitted to Inspector General for review and approval; IG report filed with DCAMM and submitted to the House & Senate Ways and Means committees and the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
    • Committee notice: DCAMM must provide appraisals and IG report at least 15 days before executing a conveyance. If sale price is below fair market value, DCAMM must publish the transaction details and price variance in the central register.
    • Competitive bidding: at least 30 days’ notice in the Secretary of State’s central register before bids are due, with process details published.
  • Conveyance to City of Brockton (Section 2, truncated in provided text):
    • Authorizes DCAMM, in consultation with Massasoit Community College, to convey certain other parcels (identified as “Area 3.818 Acres” on a plan on file) to the City of Brockton for redevelopment; conveyances again to be by deed without warranties. (Full Section 2 text is truncated in source.)

Who is affected

  • Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, Inc. (potential purchaser/developer).
  • Massasoit Community College (consultation role; parcel tied to college property).
  • City of Brockton (potential recipient of redevelopment parcels).
  • Low- and moderate‑income households (housing restricted to households ≤80% AMI).
  • DCAMM, Inspector General, and legislative committees (administrative, oversight, and notice responsibilities).
  • Potential future purchasers/lessees if initial purchase not completed.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Deed restrictions and reversion rights are central to ensuring long‑term use as affordable housing/community services; reversion enforceable despite certain statutory time limits.
  • Deadline for purchase completion by Catholic Charitable Bureau: December 31, 2030 (extendable by mutual agreement).
  • If disposition proceeds under competitive sale/lease, DCAMM must follow appraisal, IG review, public notice, and committee notification requirements (including 15‑day pre‑execution submission of appraisals/IG report).
  • Act recorded as Act No. 55 and listed with an effective date of 05/13/2025 in the legislative action log supplied.

Notes / Caveats

  • The supplied document contains duplicated and truncated sections and unrelated South Carolina legislation text; this summary isolates and explains the Massachusetts provisions in H.4296 / Act No. 55 based on the available MA bill text and legislative actions. If you need the full Section 2 language or maps/plans referenced, those are on file with DCAMM and may be requested from the division or legislative clerks.

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

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