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S 2213

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Liu

Authorizes MassDOT to release its interest or grant an easement on the Readville Station parcel to The 54th Regiment Board for continued use; grantee pays FMV and related costs.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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Bill Summary · S 2213

Summary — S 2213

Title: An Act relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park (Senate No. 2213)

Note on source materials: The text and docket provided contain mixed/overlapping metadata (an initial citation naming the "Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act" and sponsor/committee names from different jurisdictions). This summary focuses on the operative bill language included in the provided text, which is a Massachusetts measure authorizing the Department of Transportation to release or grant an easement for a specific parcel in Hyde Park (Boston).

Main purpose and intent

To authorize the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to release its interest in, or grant an easement to, a specific parcel of department-owned land at Readville Station (Hyde Park), allowing continued use of the land and improvements by The 54th Regiment Board (and their heirs, successors, and assigns).

Key provisions

  • Notwithstanding sections 3 and 20 of chapter 6C of the General Laws (and any other general or special law to the contrary), MassDOT may release its interest or grant an easement in the identified parcel to The 54th Regiment Board.
  • Parcel identification: MassDOT parcel #1809477000, located at 1717–1725 Hyde Park Avenue (Readville Station), Hyde Park, City of Boston.
  • Conveyance terms:
    • The release deed or easement shall be executed without warranties or representations by the department.
    • The grantee (The 54th Regiment Board) agrees to pay costs associated with execution (appraisals, surveys, other expenses) deemed necessary by the department.
    • As consideration, grantees shall pay the Commonwealth an amount equal to the fair market value of MassDOT’s interest in the parcel. Fair market value must be determined by an independent appraisal prepared according to standard professional appraisal practices by a qualified appraiser commissioned by the department.
  • The department may set other terms and conditions it deems necessary or advisable.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: The 54th Regiment Board (and their heirs, successors, assigns), who will obtain a release or easement for continued use of the land and improvements.
  • Massachusetts Department of Transportation: will relinquish an interest or grant an easement in the parcel, subject to the statutory exception.
  • City of Boston: parcel is currently held by the city by easement and license; local interests and land use around Readville Station may be affected.
  • Commonwealth/Treasury: receives fair market value payment and avoids direct cost for appraisals/surveys because grantee assumes these costs.

Fiscal and legal implications

  • Fiscal impact to the Commonwealth should be neutral or positive in the near term because grantee pays fair market value and related transaction costs. Long-term implications include loss of MassDOT control over the parcel.
  • The bill creates a statutory exception to standard restrictions in chapter 6C governing disposition of state-owned transportation property.

Procedural/timeline status (as provided)

  • Senate docket filed: 01/14/2025 (Senate No. 2213).
  • Selected actions listed: referrals to multiple committees, hearing scheduled 04/09/2025, reported favorably 06/09/2025 and further referrals. Current status shown as REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE in the materials supplied.
  • Related/preceding filings: SD 580 (replaces), prior-session bills S 5595, S 1131, S 2169; companion A 648.

If you want, I can draft a short explainer for local stakeholders (City of Boston, community groups, The 54th Regiment) describing likely practical effects and next steps.

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

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