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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Kenneth P. Sweezey

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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 creating parity among Massachusetts beaches.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Kenneth P. Sweezey

6th Plymouth

10/24/2025


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By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to the Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan.  Environment and Natural Resources.

 

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 creating parity among Massachusetts beaches.

 

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

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall not prohibit or exclude any beach management program from utilizing all legally authorized shorebird nesting mitigation tools available under the Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan.