H 3713 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to noise report data and good neighbor policy at Beverly Regional Airport

This bill requires Massachusetts' Aeronautics Division to collect and publicly post annually (by December 31 each year) all noise complaints received by Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) between April and October, including details like date, time, and complaint method. It also mandates collecting and posting data on "Touch and Go" aircraft operations during the same period. The bill establishes a "Good Neighbor Policy" requiring BVY to develop and implement a written policy for pilots and flight schools about noise impacts, including sample materials, pilot briefings, and a social media toolkit. All badge applicants must attest to reading this policy, effective January 1, 2027.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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