H5141
An Act promoting recreation on Massachusetts beaches
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase recreational opportunities on Massachusetts beaches by allowing access with over-sand vehicles. It seeks to improve public enjoyment of these coastal areas. The bill also includes a hearing to gather feedback and discuss potential regulations related to beach access and recreational activities. It is currently being reviewed by the Environment and Natural Resources committee.
Key provisions
- Allows access to beaches with over-sand vehicles.
- Facilitates other recreational activities on beaches.
- Includes a scheduled hearing to discuss the bill and gather public input.
- Referenced to the House Rules and Joint Rules committees.
- Rescheduled to a joint hearing on March 4, 2026.
Who is affected
- Beachgoers
- Recreational vehicle enthusiasts
- Coastal communities
- The Massachusetts Environment and Natural Resources Department
Notable changes
- Potentially changes current regulations regarding vehicle access on beaches.
- Introduces a process for public input through a scheduled hearing.
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Cosponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
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Bill H.5141 194th (Current)
An Act promoting recreation on Massachusetts beaches
By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to over-sand vehicle access and other recreational activities on beaches. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kenneth P. Sweezey
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.5141
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/24/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222 |
| 3/4/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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