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

This bill clarifies that when natural processes like sea level rise or storms move a barrier beach into the former bottom of a Great Pond, the relocated portion remains publicly owned. It directly affects coastal properties where erosion has altered land boundaries near Great Ponds. The law explicitly protects private property by stating it will not convert private land to public ownership and excludes such properties from the rule. Disputes about pond bed locations or relevant facts can be resolved through a public hearing process initiated by a petition from ten citizens.