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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Thomas P. Walsh

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to Department of Conservation and Recreation Title IX compliance.

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PETITION OF:

HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1781        FILED ON: 1/15/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 923 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to Department of Conservation and Recreation Title IX compliance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 1

Section 3C of Chapter 21 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection at the end thereof:

(b) The annual budget as promulgated in chapter 21 section 3C shall include a work timeline and related efforts the department has made and is scheduled to make in guaranteeing compliance with the federal Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972 ensuring equal accommodations for sexes in Department of Conservation and Recreation owned facilities.