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MA H5139

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Sweezey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Division of Fisheries and Wildlife must review beach management guidelines for protecting piping plovers, terns, and their habitats at least once every two years

  • Reviews must include active consultation with municipal and regional beach managers responsible for oversight and enforcement of the guidelines

  • At least two public hearings required during each review period, with notice posted at least 14 days in advance

  • Hearings must be held within affected communities, with no single community hosting hearings in two consecutive review periods

Legislative Description

Establishing a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns, and their habitats in Massachusetts

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/9/2026
Rules11/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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