HD 5290 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns, and their habitats in Massachusetts

Summary
By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth P. Sweezey for legislation to establish a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns and their habitats. Environment and Natural Resources.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Nov 3, 2025 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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Nov 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
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Ken Sweezey
RRepublican
MA
6th Plymouth