H939

To facilitate climate resiliency

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Facilitates climate resiliency by amending laws to allow general permits for designated projects.

This bill amends Massachusetts laws to facilitate climate resiliency by allowing general permits for projects designated as publicly beneficial by local authorities. It modifies the definition of resource areas and exempts certain projects from the requirement to minimize or mitigate loss. The Department of Environmental Protection will establish a procedure for issuing general permits for these projects, paralleling the process for ecological restoration projects.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Dec 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 26, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025