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Proposed state law

Authorize release of use restrictions for Malden property

Last activity August 31, 2026 (19 days ago)

  1. Filed

    August 4, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to report it out or send the subject to study.

  3. Reported out of committee

  4. Passed the legislature

  5. Signed by the Governor

This bill would authorize the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to release or amend certain use restrictions on land at 89 Summer Street in Malden, formerly the Malden District Court site. It outlines net proceeds, uses for development, and consultation with Malden’s mayor, with an emergency preamble for immediate effect.

Affects Malden residents and property developers

Filed by Paul J. Donato, Steven Ultrino, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian

Now with the Massachusetts House of Representatives

About Housing & Development and Budget & Finance

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Official title

An Act relative to the release or amendment of certain use restrictions for certain property in the city of Malden

Text as filed

By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to authorize the release or amendment of certain use restrictions on former state property in the city of Malden. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Timeline

  1. August 4, 2026

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    House

  2. August 27, 2026

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

    House

  3. August 31, 2026

    Senate concurred

    Senate