S 527 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to concurrent jurisdiction on National Park Service properties

This bill expands the definition of state property in Massachusetts to include lands, waters, and buildings owned or controlled by the National Park Service. It establishes a process where the state automatically transfers ownership of these federal properties back to the United States once the National Park Service director notifies the governor and state secretary. The legislation directly affects state jurisdiction over federal lands and creates a clear legal mechanism for returning such properties to federal control.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. 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
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
MA
Second Essex