H3938

Pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities

Introduced·3/13/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to coordinate flood management and mitigation efforts.

The bill creates the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority, an independent public authority tasked with coordinating flood management and mitigation efforts. The Authority will develop rules and regulations to protect natural resources, infrastructure, and residents' property. It will prioritize conservation, equity, and environmental justice in all activities. The Authority will collaborate with local governments, tribal authorities, and other entities.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Aug 28, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025