Bill > H978

This bill amends Section 2 of chapter 44B in Massachusetts by modifying the legal definition of "preservation" to expand its scope. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition to explicitly include protective measures for coastal areas, such as constructing, altering, or rehabilitating beaches, dunes, seawalls, and other coastal infrastructure. The new definition aims to protect open spaces, historical resources, and community housing from potential environmental threats like flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surge. By updating this definition, the bill provides a more comprehensive approach to coastal resilience, recognizing the need to proactively safeguard vulnerable coastal properties and infrastructure against the increasing risks posed by climate change and rising sea levels.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H978