H 1048
An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for Massachusetts’ wildlife management areas. It seeks to limit certain development and activities that could negatively impact these areas, ensuring their preservation for wildlife and natural resources. The bill focuses on preventing disturbances and maintaining the ecological integrity of these important habitats. It builds upon previous attempts to regulate development near these areas.
Key provisions
- Restricts certain types of development within wildlife management areas.
- Enhances protections against harassment and discrimination related to height.
- Aims to preserve the ecological integrity of wildlife management areas.
- Addresses potential conflicts between development and conservation efforts.
- Requires further study on the impact of 40B structures on wildlife management areas.
Who is affected
- Developers
- Property Owners
- Wildlife Management Area Managers
- Conservation Organizations
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous legislation addressing similar issues.
- Specifically targets development and activities impacting wildlife management areas.
- Considers the potential impact of 40B structures.
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Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.1048 194th (Current)
An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1048) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Danillo A. Sena
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1048
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5216 |
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