Constitution · Massachusetts

Mass. Const. amend. art. 43

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Constitution of Massachusetts
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October 2026

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The general court shall have power to authorize the commonwealth to take land and to hold, improve, sub-divide, build upon and sell the same, for the purpose of relieving congestion of population and providing homes for citizens; provided, however, that this amendment shall not be deemed to authorize the sale of such land or buildings at less than the cost thereof.

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