An Act relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor
This bill establishes Long Island and Moon Island as permanent state-owned park lands dedicated to passive recreation, open space preservation, and habitat protection for native oysters and wetlands. It directs the state to acquire full ownership of these islands by June 30, 2025, while allowing existing recreational and rehabilitation facilities to remain through lease agreements. The legislation also ensures that Long Island remains listed on the state register of historic places.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 23, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
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