HD 6061 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the transportation of vessels in the villages of Marston Mills and Osterville in the town of Barnstable

This bill amends existing state legislation to allow vessels to cross over State Highway Route 28 in the town of Barnstable. Specifically, it authorizes the transportation of boats at various intersections within the villages of Marston Mills and Osterville. The amendment modifies Chapter 390 of the acts of 2024, incorporating language added in 2025 to clarify these crossing permissions. This policy change directly affects maritime navigation and transportation within the specified areas of Barnstable.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
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May 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
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Kip Diggs
DDemocratic
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2nd Barnstable