Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Facilitates local administrative control
Risks
- Potential change in land management intent
StateMassachusettsEnacted
H 5388: An Act authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion from the Open Space Acquisition Commission to the Select Board
Unknown Sponsor
H 5388 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor, Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2026 (updated Aug 31, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Dooner, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5388) of Mark D. Sylvia and Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Streamlines local governance
Risks
- No identified material economic effect
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Responds to local democratic petition
Risks
- No identified material social effect
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Nature of future land use is not disclosed in the text
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor, Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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