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MA H3879

Relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor


summary

Introduced
06/15/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to establish the Long Island Reservation and the Moon Island Reservation within Boston Harbor as land of the Commonwealth for the purposes of park land, passive recreational use, and the preservation of open space and conservation land. The bill also requires the Department of Capital Asset and Maintenance to take ownership of the land encompassing Long Island and Moon Island by June 30, 2022, with the exception of certain properties currently used for recreational and rehabilitative purposes, which will be leased. The lands are declared reservation lands of the Commonwealth under Chapter 92 of the General Laws.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

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