An Act establishing a special commission to study the noise effects of hunting migratory game birds in neighborhoods and communities within established coastal zones

HD 435 establishes a special commission to study noise impacts from hunting migratory game birds in coastal neighborhoods, specifically focusing on watercraft hunting near shorelines. The commission, composed of state officials, fishing industry representatives, and coastal community stakeholders, will assess noise effects on residents and evaluate if current distance requirements from land need adjustment. It must hold public meetings in Newburyport, Nahant, Marshfield, and Cape Cod, then submit a final report with recommendations by December 31, 2026. This bill creates a study mechanism only - no new laws are enacted.