AG Campbell released a statement after the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) affirmed the Superior Court’s judgement of dismissal in Marshfield v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The SJC rejected Marshfield’s claims that the MBTA Communities Law is an unfunded mandate and that the Law violates the Home Rule Amendment and Zoning Act.  

“Massachusetts has a housing crisis, and it’s impacting everything from our ability to grow our workforce to the everyday cost of living. Today’s decision by the SJC rejects Marshfield’s claim that the MBTA Communities Law is an unfunded mandate and reaffirms that the Law is constitutional, and compliance is mandatory. […] My office will continue to enforce the law and provide guidance to municipalities so that we can meet our housing needs.” – AG Campbell