H 1050
An Act establishing a Massachusetts flood risk protection program
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Bill 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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Cosponsors
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill H.1050 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a Massachusetts flood risk protection program
By Representatives Shand of Newburyport and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Dawne Shand and Jennifer Balinsky Armini for legislation to assess the current and future flood risk to property statewide. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Dawne Shand , Jennifer Balinsky Armini Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1050
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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