An Act to facilitate climate resiliency

This bill amends Massachusetts state laws to streamline the approval process for publicly beneficial climate resiliency projects, such as those designed to prevent flooding and storm damage. It directs the state department to issue a general license for these projects when they are designated by local conservation commissions, selectmen, or mayors, thereby reducing bureaucratic hurdles. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that for these specific projects, the loss or conversion of natural resource areas does not require the usual mitigation measures, provided the work supports flood control and storm prevention goals.