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

This bill amends Massachusetts law to ensure that barrier beaches which naturally migrate onto the bottoms of Great Ponds remain public property. It directly affects coastal landowners and the state by clarifying that when sea level rise or storms push a beach into a former pond area, that specific land stays under public ownership. The legislation includes a safeguard stating that it will not convert private property to public use and outlines a process for citizens to request a public hearing if there is a dispute about the location of a Great Pond bed.