Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S3231: Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood
Status: Introduced, July 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, July 29, 2026:
SECTION 1. (a)(1) Notwithstanding sections 32 to 37, inclusive, of chapter 7C of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance shall conduct an appropriate competitive bidding process to dispose of the parcel described in subsection (b) or portion thereof for use by a qualified nonprofit entity for the purposes of a health care facility, in consultation with the secretary of health and human services. Competitive bidding shall include but not be limited to: (i) notice placed in the central register; (ii) a requirement that the proposals contemplate use for health care purposes; (iii) a requirement permitting bids solely from nonprofit buyers; and (iv) any other condition the commissioner deems appropriate. Any obligation for the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance under this act shall cease if said parcel is owned, leased or otherwise under contract for health care services; provided, however, that the commissioner may delay any action pertaining to the competitive bidding process under this subsection or the taking pursuant to subsection (b) if a sale, lease or agreement between MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC and a health care operator appears likely to result in near-term execution. (2) The commissioner shall establish the value of the parcel using customarily accepted appraisal methodologies. The value shall …
Sponsors
- Michael Rush (D, Norfolk and Suffolk) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : See H5553
- : New text (Rush) for H5553
Common questions
- What is S3231?
- S3231 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood.
- What is the status of S3231?
- Introduced as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: See H5553 (July 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored S3231?
- Michael Rush (D, Norfolk and Suffolk).
- Where is the official record for S3231?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3231
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