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MA H888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Balinsky Armini

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 91 of the General Laws to add "recreation" as a protected public purpose on private tidelands
  • Defines "recreation" as the use of land for relaxation, exercise, watersports, or other enjoyable pastimes
  • Expands existing public access rights on private tidelands beyond traditional uses like fishing and fowling
  • Similar legislation (House No. 795) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session
  • Referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to recreation on private tidelands

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5149

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025

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