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MA H5141
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Sweezey
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife from restricting over-sand vehicle access on state beaches based on species protections
- Prevents restrictions on other recreational beach activities unless the species in question is listed as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. § 1531)
- Limits state wildlife agency authority to only enforce protections for species recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the federal level
- Filed on 10/24/2025 by Representative Kenneth P. Sweezey (6th Plymouth) and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Description
Promoting recreation on Massachusetts beaches
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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