An Act promoting nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth

This bill establishes a legal framework to support nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation across Massachusetts. It allows state departments and agencies to expedite research and demonstration projects that use natural systems to protect against climate impacts, such as reducing wave energy or mimicking natural processes. The legislation permits these entities to temporarily waive certain performance and regulatory standards to facilitate these projects, provided that protections for Indigenous groups, cultural resources, and underserved communities are maintained. The act also includes a repeal of a previous section that would have taken effect in 2028, ensuring the new provisions can proceed without conflict.