H5140
An Act creating parity among Massachusetts beaches
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish consistent standards for Massachusetts beaches, ensuring they are managed and maintained to a similar level of quality across the state. It seeks to address disparities in beach conditions and access by creating a framework for parity in beach management practices. The bill is part of a broader Habitat Conservation Plan effort. It is currently being reviewed by legislative committees.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for Massachusetts beaches.
- Aims to address inconsistencies in beach management.
- Part of a larger Habitat Conservation Plan.
- Requires consideration of beach conditions and access.
Who is affected
- Beachgoers
- Coastal communities in Massachusetts
- Environmental agencies in Massachusetts
- Property owners near beaches
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Cosponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
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Bill H.5140 194th (Current)
An Act creating parity among Massachusetts beaches
By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to the Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kenneth P. Sweezey Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.5140
| 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 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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