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MA H5141

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Sweezey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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