An Act establishing a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns, and their habitats in Massachusetts
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 3/4/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/24/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222 |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| H33 | Suspend Rules | — |
| J21 | Favorable | 1 entries |
The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall conduct a review of their Guidelines for Managing Recreational Use of Beaches to Protect Piping Plovers, Terns, and Their Habitats in Massachusetts not less than once every two years.
In conducting the review required under Section 1, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall actively consult with all applicable municipal or regional beach managers responsible for the oversight and enforcement of said guidelines.
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall convene at least two public hearings during each review period to solicit public comment. Notice of the hearing shall be posted no fewer than fourteen days in advance. Such hearing shall be held within an applicable community; provided, however, that no single community shall host the hearing in two consecutive review periods.
SECTION 1. The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall conduct a review of their Guidelines for Managing Recreational Use of Beaches to Protect Piping Plovers, Terns, and Their Habitats in Massachusetts not less than once every two years. SECTION 2. In conducting the review required under Section 1, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall actively consult with all applicable municipal or regional beach managers responsible for the oversight and enforcement of said guidelines. SECTION 3. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall convene at least two public hearings during each review period to solicit public comment. Notice of the hearing shall be posted no fewer than fourteen days in advance. Such hearing shall be held within an applicable community; provided, however, that no single community shall host the hearing in two consecutive review periods.