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MA H4109

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Hendricks

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 80 of the Acts of 1929 (previously amended in 1989) to redefine harbor lines on the westerly side of the Acushnet River in New Bedford Harbor

  • Establishes a new harbor line running from Point L (the most northerly point near the Manomet mill property) through multiple survey points (M, N, O, P1, Q1, R1, S, T1, U1, V1A, V2) to Point V3 (the southerly end on the easterly side of New Bedford Harbor)

  • Uses precise latitude/longitude coordinates and true bearings referenced to existing landmarks including the Coggeshall Street bridge, Wamsutta wharf, state pier, Union Street railway wharf, and Atlas Tack Company's wharf in Fairhaven

  • Sponsored by Representatives Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F.D. Cabral, both representing New Bedford in the 11th Bristol district

  • Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources during the 194th General Court (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

Relocating certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules11/13/2025
Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/25/2025
Environment and Natural Resources5/12/2025

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