H5140

Creating parity among Massachusetts beaches

Introduced·11/3/25
Introduced Text

Allows all Massachusetts beach management programs to use legally authorized shorebird nesting mitigation tools.

An Act creating parity among Massachusetts beaches ensures that all beach management programs in the state can utilize all legally authorized shorebird nesting mitigation tools under the Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan. This bill aims to provide equal access to these tools, which are essential for protecting shorebird nesting habitats.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Apr 16

House

Rules suspended

Apr 16

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading