H 862 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to protecting coastal communities

This bill allows the construction of coastal engineering structures on dunes during emergency situations, directly affecting coastal communities in Massachusetts. It amends existing state law by directing the commissioner to permit such construction when an urgent need is determined. The provision aims to provide a legal pathway for building protective structures when immediate action is required to address threats to coastal areas.
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 10, 2023
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
3
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

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Legislator
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State
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Photo of Lenny Mirra
Lenny Mirra
RRepublican
MA
2nd Essex