An Act promoting recreation on Massachusetts beaches
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307↗ |
| 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 | Accompanied | — |
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall not restrict over-sand vehicle access or other recreational activities on Massachusetts beaches on the basis of species that are not listed as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq., by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall not restrict over-sand vehicle access or other recreational activities on Massachusetts beaches on the basis of species that are not listed as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq., by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.