An Act relative to recreation on private tidelands
This bill amends Massachusetts law to explicitly include "recreation" as an authorized use of private tidelands. It defines recreation broadly to cover activities such as relaxation, exercise, and watersports. The change directly affects landowners who wish to allow recreational use of their tidal properties. By adding this definition, the legislation clarifies the legal scope of permitted activities on these specific lands.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 18, 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
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Apr 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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