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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 promoting recreation on Massachusetts beaches.
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PETITION OF:
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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 over-sand vehicle access and other recreational activities on beaches. 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 promoting recreation on 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 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.