H 743 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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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

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Bruce Ayers
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1st Norfolk