An Act relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality

This bill establishes a new legal requirement for building or rebuilding bridges that span land belonging to more than one municipality in Massachusetts. Before any such construction can begin, the affected towns or cities must create a formal agreement that outlines how they will share costs, plan the project together, and address environmental and community impacts. The agreement must also include specific steps for resolving disputes and details on how neighboring areas will be protected or assisted. Once these local governments agree to the terms and receive final approval from the state legislature and governor, the bridge project may proceed.