An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for Massachusetts’ wildlife management areas. It seeks to reduce potential negative impacts from development and other activities within these areas, ensuring the preservation of natural habitats and wildlife. The bill intends to enhance the overall management and conservation of these crucial ecological resources. Specifically, it addresses concerns related to development and harassment within these areas.
Key provisions
- Designates certain wildlife management areas as having enhanced protection status.
- Limits development activities within designated wildlife management areas.
- Addresses potential harassment and discrimination related to height within these areas.
- Requires a review of existing regulations to ensure they adequately protect wildlife management areas.
- Establishes guidelines for minimizing disturbance to wildlife and their habitats.
Who is affected
- Wildlife Management Areas
- Developers
- Local Governments
- Environmental Organizations
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill references similar legislation (H.1307, H.1430, H.1355) dealing with wildlife management areas and 40B structures, suggesting a recurring concern.
- It introduces a specific focus on preventing harassment and discrimination based on height, indicating a potentially novel element.
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Sponsors
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26 on record
Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
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