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SD 2822

Real Property Owned and Leased by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2024 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Requires Massachusetts to file 2024 report documenting state-owned and leased real property across all agencies, promoting fiscal transparency and asset management accountability.

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Bill Summary · SD 2822

Legislative bill overview

This bill requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to prepare and file a comprehensive 2024 report detailing all real property owned and leased by the state government. The report must document property locations, uses, lease terms, and related financial information across all state agencies and departments.

Why is this important

Transparent accounting of state property holdings helps legislators and taxpayers understand how public assets are being used and whether leasing arrangements represent good fiscal stewardship. This information is essential for identifying underutilized properties, inefficient leases, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue generation.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Compiling comprehensive property data across numerous agencies may require significant staff time and resources without corresponding budget appropriation
  • Data standardization challenges: Different agencies may track property information using inconsistent formats, making aggregation and comparison difficult
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill may lack clarity on whether to include temporary leases, parking facilities, easements, or properties held in trust
  • Frequency and updates: A one-time 2024 report may quickly become outdated; ongoing reporting requirements could increase costs or the bill's usefulness may be limited without periodic updates

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

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