Bill
Bill > H817
MA H817
To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "preservation" in chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws to include the protection of open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats such as flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surge. Specifically, the bill allows for the construction, alteration, or rehabilitation of beaches, dunes, seawalls, and other coastal infrastructure for the purpose of safeguarding these important community assets from the impacts of climate change.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5073 (on 10/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H817 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H817.pdf |
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