An Act establishing a Massachusetts flood risk protection program
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a program in Massachusetts to assess and protect against flood risks to property throughout the state. The program aims to identify current and future flood hazards and develop strategies to mitigate their impact. It seeks to improve the state’s preparedness for flooding events and safeguard property owners.
Key provisions
- Assess current and future flood risks statewide.
- Develop strategies to protect property from flood damage.
- Establish a Massachusetts flood risk protection program.
- The program will likely involve data collection and analysis.
- The program will be overseen by the Environment and Natural Resources committee.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2025.
Who is affected
- Property owners in Massachusetts
- The State of Massachusetts
- Environment and Natural Resources sector
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new statewide program.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address flood risk in Massachusetts (similar bills exist).
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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