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MA H838
MA H838To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats
summary
Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Official Document
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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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