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MA H5139
MA H5139Establishing a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns, and their habitats in Massachusetts
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Introduced
11/03/2025
11/03/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns and their habitats. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, specifically its Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, must review its existing "Guidelines for Managing Recreational Use of Beaches to Protect Piping Plovers, Terns, and Their Habitats in Massachusetts" at least every two years. During these reviews, the Division is required to actively consult with local and regional officials who manage beaches and enforce these guidelines. Furthermore, the Division must hold at least two public hearings in affected communities to gather public input, with advance notice of at least fourteen days, ensuring that no single community hosts these hearings in consecutive review cycles.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5139 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5139.pdf |
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