Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for improved local land management
Risks
- Risk of unverified land usage or development impacts
StateMassachusettsIntroduced
H 5440: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels of land to the town of Bolton, the town of Lancaster or a municipal utility serving the town of Bolton or the town of Lancaster
House Committee on Ways and Means
H 5440 status: Introduced — Emergency preamble adopted (updated Aug 17, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill facilitates a specific, localized land transfer between the state and municipalities, resulting in direct changes to land management and ownership.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enables municipal utility or public project expansion
- Simplifies administrative land control
Risks
- Potential loss of state-held assets
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases local government authority over municipal territory
Risks
- Limited oversight of post-conveyance usage
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Lack of transparency regarding specific parcel usage after transfer
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on bill abstract
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