An Act preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion

This bill clarifies that when ocean erosion or storms push a barrier beach onto land that was previously the bottom of a great pond, that specific area remains publicly owned. It explicitly states that the law does not take private property, ensuring no conversion of private land to public ownership occurs. The legislation also establishes a process where ten citizens can request a public hearing to resolve disputes about where the former pond bottom is located. By defining these boundaries, the bill aims to preserve public trust rights in coastal areas affected by natural changes without altering existing private property lines.