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MA H838

MA H838
To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "preservation" in Massachusetts state law to include the construction, alteration, or rehabilitation of coastal infrastructure such as beaches, dunes, and seawalls to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats like flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surge. The purpose of this bill is to provide legal authority and funding mechanisms to help communities safeguard important environmental, cultural, and residential assets from the impacts of climate change along the coastline.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H838
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H838.pdf
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