H 1051
An Act to create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a commission to investigate the feasibility of allowing the state to voluntarily purchase properties and structures located in flood-prone areas. The commission will examine potential methods for acquiring these properties and structures, considering the interests of property owners and the need to mitigate flood risks across Massachusetts. The goal is to explore options for reducing vulnerability to flooding through a voluntary process.
Key provisions
- The commission will assess the feasibility of voluntary property acquisition.
- The commission will consider various acquisition methods.
- The commission will evaluate the impact on property owners.
- The commission will examine flood risk mitigation strategies.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
- The commission's work will focus on the Commonwealth as a whole.
- The commission will be established to study the issue by December 31, 2025.
Who is affected
- Property owners in flood-prone areas
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts General Court
- Local municipalities
- Environmental agencies
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a commission-led study rather than immediate action.
- It focuses on voluntary acquisition, avoiding mandatory purchases.
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Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.1051 194th (Current)
An Act to create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures
By Representatives Shand of Newburyport and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1051) of Dawne Shand, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Dawne Shand , Jennifer Balinsky Armini Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1051
| 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 Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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